Diane Fields
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I'm curious how others deal with metamerism with mono prints (I would say b/w but I prefer 'toned' prints). I've been printing with a 2200 for a number of years now--and before that a 1280. I print quite a number of mono prints--more than color I believe. I love using my own duotones or toning prints but metamerism raises its ugly head unless they are viewed under the correct lighting. I've deal with this by using QTR (Quadtone RIP for those unfamiliar with it). Its a good RIP for my purposes, very very reasonable---and generally does the job. Another alternative is to use a dedicated b/w printer and that's been under consideration for a long time but I just have really procrastinated about it--the 1280 would have been a good candidate in the past---but now, probably the 2200 and buy another printer for color.
I'm considering buying a new printer. I've used Epsons for a long time--still have 4 of various vintages, but 'might' consider something else. I have not seen the output of the 2400 Most of my printing is done on matte fine art paper, so that's a consideration--and for color prints I use paper profiles. I don't need the 'glop' for glossy prints so believe I have ruled out the 1800. I know the 2200 was a step above the 2000--is the 2400 that much different from the 2200 in regards b/w? I also have learned that Canon has a 10 color pigmented ink printer in this size coming out in 2007 (according to their site). How easy is it to have profiles done for the Canon? Is there the possibility of using as many paper choices as with the Epsons? I have to say that I'm annoyed that the 2400 still requires you to switche Pk and Mk inks. The Canon doesn't say if it will require this or not--just says 10 fulltime color pigmented inks with black, gray and matte black inks.
I will only consider archival pigmented inks--so that limits me also. I understand the K3 inks are quite an improvement but I'd like to hear from those that have used both. (BTW--I have decided to limit myself to this size printer---I have access to a very good printer who has the newest large format Epson--I prepare the files and he prints on my paper selection for larger than 13 x 19--rare for me to print that large).
Diane
I'm considering buying a new printer. I've used Epsons for a long time--still have 4 of various vintages, but 'might' consider something else. I have not seen the output of the 2400 Most of my printing is done on matte fine art paper, so that's a consideration--and for color prints I use paper profiles. I don't need the 'glop' for glossy prints so believe I have ruled out the 1800. I know the 2200 was a step above the 2000--is the 2400 that much different from the 2200 in regards b/w? I also have learned that Canon has a 10 color pigmented ink printer in this size coming out in 2007 (according to their site). How easy is it to have profiles done for the Canon? Is there the possibility of using as many paper choices as with the Epsons? I have to say that I'm annoyed that the 2400 still requires you to switche Pk and Mk inks. The Canon doesn't say if it will require this or not--just says 10 fulltime color pigmented inks with black, gray and matte black inks.
I will only consider archival pigmented inks--so that limits me also. I understand the K3 inks are quite an improvement but I'd like to hear from those that have used both. (BTW--I have decided to limit myself to this size printer---I have access to a very good printer who has the newest large format Epson--I prepare the files and he prints on my paper selection for larger than 13 x 19--rare for me to print that large).
Diane