On 3/12/02 3:51 pm, "Neil Barstow" wrote: > I profiled Larry Bray's 2100 on premium semigloss, it came out well I'd > say, why not ask Larry?? However, because - like all Epsons - it closes > up the dark shadows a bit and has the option inthe driver to adjust the > max ink - we are testing another profile with a reduction in overall > density right now.
Hi, No need to ask. As Neil said he has profiled my 2100. In actual fact he did an initial profile which was pretty spot on, bar his comments which I can confirm, but unfortunately, not remembering Neils advice, I stupidly used the inks that came with the printer. I thought I'd better check it with a new set of inks and the result really was quite different, more dense in the shadows and more cyan. I hope this doesn�t happen every time Epson supplies a new batch of inks. Needless to say Neil has re profiled as he explained and I am just printing now. Once I am sure the prints are completely dry I will report back (approx 24 hours). The moral of this is take Neils advice and DO NOT PROFILE WITH THE INKS SUPPLIED IN THE PRINTER BOX. I bought this printer to use mainly with the Epson Premium Semigloss paper and unfortunately tests with this paper on both 1440 and 2880 settings show quite significant bronzing with or without the profile . I have also tested Epson Glossy Paper - Photo Weight and although the effect is not quite as bad, it is still there. I realise this would not be a problem with matt papers but as I want to use this printer for commercial as well as art prints I prefer the cleaner white semi gloss surface, as it takes client handling far better and looks more photographic (well it does without the bronzing). I also want to stick to Epson paper ink combo to take advantage of the archival permanence claimed. I have tried the Semigloss prints under glass and the effect still shows with ordinary glass although reflections in the glass do hide it somewhat but the only way to display this without the effect really showing seems to be under non reflective glass. Otherwise this printer is excellent quality and even though we are trying adjusted profiles the prints with the original profile looked great in terms of colour. The build quality is also a lot more substantial than 1270/1290. If it weren't for the bronzing I reckon this would be the perfect A3+ printer, but as it is I'm in two minds as to whether I will keep it. I would be interested to know whether anyone else has experienced bronzing with the 2100 or indeed with the 7600/9600 printers and consider it a problem. Larry Bray =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
