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Re: Print Tool question
2016-11-13 by brian_downunda@...
In my experience you can use a QTR curve from one K3 printer on another K3 printer. When I say this, I'm not just referring to K3 inks, but any inkset in a K3 printer. There's going to be some printer to printer variation in linearity, but it should work. My understanding is that IJM used to create Piezo curves on this basis, not sure if that's still the case. You can even use a Piezo QTR curve from a K3 printer in hi-gloss printers like the R1900 & R2000, once you reorder the inks in the .quad file.
This works because they all use pretty much the same DX5 printhead. I tried using 1430 K6 curves in a K3 printer and it didn't work - the curve and prints were too light in a K3 printer. I assume that was because the printers used different inks (pigment vs dye) and so the 1430 used a different printhead. No doubt there are also firmware differences about how the ink is laid down.
Now the 1430 and R280 both use Claria® Hi-Definition dye ink, so perhaps you might be in luck. But a quick search on Alibaba suggests that the R280 uses a F180000 print head whereas the 1430 uses a F173050. Does this make a difference? Dunno. Reread the first line.