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2007-12-09 by Andre Vallejo da Silva
I print with this inkset on a 1160. Shouldn't it be neutral? All prints on all papers come with a magenta cast when printed from PS or QImage. Strange enough,when I print from QTR,with a curve I linearized from one of this magenta prints(using printfixpro),it prints neutral,but then the blacks are blocked and the image dark... Any thoughts? André
2007-12-09 by Paul Roark
Hi André, There have been occasional problems with the blended inks (carbon blended with cyan and magenta or blue) like the UT-FSN from settling if the printer has not been used for a while or if a CFS is used and not agitated, from ink color batch differences, and from simply the differences among papers. Getting an inkset to print neutral is always, of course, a compromise because each coating will print somewhat differently. With the UT-FSN, the dark gray inks are more green/less magenta than the light gray inks. So, at least with a QTR, you have some control of the Lab A axis (green-red/magenta) by how you write the curves. For example, to reduce a magenta cast, you can use more of the dark grays and less of the light ones, being limited mostly by when the dots become visible. With an 1160, you should have a fair amount of latitude here. Linearization should not result in blocked shadows and a dark print, however. Be sure system was linearized at the same resolution that its being printed. My first guess as to cause is that youre seeing some settling or ink batch differences. Pigment inks need agitation. Paul www.PaulRoark.com <http://www.paulroark.com/> _____
From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andre Vallejo da Silva Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 8:23 AM To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Digital BW] MIS UT-FSN Inks...Magenta cast! I print with this inkset on a 1160. Shouldn't it be neutral? All prints on all papers come with a magenta cast when printed from PS or QImage. Strange enough,when I print from QTR,with a curve I linearized from one of this magenta prints(using printfixpro),it prints neutral,but then the blacks are blocked and the image dark... Any thoughts? André [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2007-12-10 by Andre Vallejo
Thanks Paul, I took you advice and was able to solve the problem in QTR. In the meantime CD solved my PFP problem,so I can say that after the Police show yesterday (they're old,but sturdy),it's a good end of weekend... Best,Andr\ufffd
2007-12-10 by Peter De Smidt
A number of my R2400 8x10ish prints on 8.5x11" paper have an approximately 1/2" square area of ink marks just outside the image area. The area is about 1 " from the last end printed and approximately 3/4 inch in from the edge of the paper on the "button" side of the printer. It consists of smallish darkish specks. This isn't the ink blobs that I've had a few times. At first glance it looks like a smudge. Anyone have an idea as to what this could be and what might be done about it?
2007-12-10 by David Whistance
Although it is difficult to tell from a description it sounds like a roller mark. Try cleaning the rollers and see if the marks disappear. David Whistance
-----Original Message----- From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Peter De Smidt Sent: 10 December 2007 04:03 To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Digital BW] Non-image marks A number of my R2400 8x10ish prints on 8.5x11" paper have an approximately 1/2" square area of ink marks just outside the image area. The area is about 1 " from the last end printed and approximately 3/4 inch in from the edge of the paper on the "button" side of the printer. It consists of smallish darkish specks. This isn't the ink blobs that I've had a few times. At first glance it looks like a smudge. Anyone have an idea as to what this could be and what might be done about it? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2007-12-10 by Peter De Smidt
> Although it is difficult to tell from a description it sounds like a > roller > mark. Try cleaning the rollers and see if the marks disappear. > > David Whistance Thanks David. What's the best way to clean the rollers? A paper towel with Windex?
2007-12-10 by David Whistance
Try a paper towel with water first, then move on to windex if that doesn't work. David
-----Original Message----- From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Peter De Smidt Sent: 10 December 2007 12:46 To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Non-image marks > Although it is difficult to tell from a description it sounds like a > roller > mark. Try cleaning the rollers and see if the marks disappear. > > David Whistance Thanks David. What's the best way to clean the rollers? A paper towel with Windex? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2007-12-10 by Eric Neilsen
You can spray it right onto a plain piece of paper too. Just make sure that you don't get it so damp that it falls apart on transport. Eric Neilsen Photography 4101 Commerce Street Suite 9 Dallas, TX 75226 http://e.neilsen.home.att.net http://ericneilsenphotography.com Skype ejprinter _____
From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Whistance Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 7:02 AM To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Non-image marks Try a paper towel with water first, then move on to windex if that doesn't work. David -----Original Message----- From: DigitalBlackandWhit <mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com> eThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhit <mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com> eThePrint@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Peter De Smidt Sent: 10 December 2007 12:46 To: DigitalBlackandWhit <mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com> eThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Non-image marks > Although it is difficult to tell from a description it sounds like a > roller > mark. Try cleaning the rollers and see if the marks disappear. > > David Whistance Thanks David. What's the best way to clean the rollers? A paper towel with Windex? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]