HP 8450 V Canon IP5000 V Epson R800

dod · 30-08-2005, 23:17

funny you say that, I just printed one of a grey horse with trees in the background and it came out dark. Same thing here, adjust the shadows/highlights and it's fine.

I'm also seeing a slight warm colour cast, not enough to be an issue but it's there. Just using the standard driver and profiles though

Garnock · 30-08-2005, 23:32

I've tried everything I can think of and the only solution is to increase the shadows by 25% and WYSIWYG.
So I just stick with that.
I print using PS "print with preview" and "ICM" with " no colour managment" in the Epson driver.

I don't see any colour casts.

Cameron

CT · 31-08-2005, 00:38

I prefer the ICM method.

I dunno if this helps Doddy?

http://www.computer-darkroom.com/eps.../ps6_print.htm

dod · 31-08-2005, 07:12

Thanks guys, those tips make a considerable improvement

Link bookmarked as well

SammyC · 31-08-2005, 09:32

So Doddy, how does the output compare to proper picture prints (i.e. Jessops quality)?

dod · 31-08-2005, 10:09

I'm not sure to be honest, I haven't used a high street processor for ages. Be interesting to compare though, if I get the chance I'll pop in and get a couple today and compare them tonight.

This shot looks absolutely stunning in A4 though. Using Ilford Galerie Gloss

KenCo1964 · 01-09-2005, 19:08

Sorry I'm late on this Dod, all I have ever used is an Epson printer from my very first dot matrix all them years ago. I am not saying they are better than any other printer but, I've been more than happy with the ones I've had. Inks do clog, which is my only gripe, it can easily be shifted with the clean prog. Print quality is very good and the fact I can use the front reader slots for my cf card is handy. I have actually used mine out at a dog show for a friend, printing straight from the card slot, the prints aren't bad at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT

Inks for the R200 -300 are expensive Doddy, especially if you go somewhere like PC World. I'm going to be trying these alternive inks unless anyone has any better ideas.

http://www.abitech-ink.co.uk/

A neighbour of mine has been using these for months with no probs and the output looks great.

I was told about a couple of computer stalls at a local carboot fair, They sell epson compatibles for £5 per set, 2 sets for £9... the make is RiDisc. They seem ok to me. So try your local car boot, if not I could send you a set down if you'd like, I'm sure I could get a bigger discount the more I bought.

busterboy · 01-09-2005, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by dod

funny you say that, I just printed one of a grey horse with trees in the background and it came out dark. Same thing here, adjust the shadows/highlights and it's fine.

I'm also seeing a slight warm colour cast, not enough to be an issue but it's there. Just using the standard driver and profiles though

Hi dod..

I was having the same trouble until I let Photoshop determine the colours instead of the printer doing the job..

Detail arrowed in red how to change for anyone who cares to try..

dod · 01-09-2005, 21:18

thanks bb, is that the newest driver? I haven't loaded it yet. Followed the instructions on the ilford site for the r300 though and prints are coming out a dream right now

Kenco, prints on site is exactly why I went for the 300, hoping I won't need to upload everything to the laptop

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30-08-2005, 23:17	#31 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	funny you say that, I just printed one of a grey horse with trees in the background and it came out dark. Same thing here, adjust the shadows/highlights and it's fine. I'm also seeing a slight warm colour cast, not enough to be an issue but it's there. Just using the standard driver and profiles though

30-08-2005, 23:32	#32 (permalink)
Garnock Getting Comfy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 242	I've tried everything I can think of and the only solution is to increase the shadows by 25% and WYSIWYG. So I just stick with that. I print using PS "print with preview" and "ICM" with " no colour managment" in the Epson driver. I don't see any colour casts. Cameron

31-08-2005, 00:38	#33 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	I prefer the ICM method. I dunno if this helps Doddy? http://www.computer-darkroom.com/eps.../ps6_print.htm

31-08-2005, 07:12	#34 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	Thanks guys, those tips make a considerable improvement Link bookmarked as well

31-08-2005, 09:32	#35 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	So Doddy, how does the output compare to proper picture prints (i.e. Jessops quality)?

31-08-2005, 10:09	#36 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	I'm not sure to be honest, I haven't used a high street processor for ages. Be interesting to compare though, if I get the chance I'll pop in and get a couple today and compare them tonight. This shot looks absolutely stunning in A4 though. Using Ilford Galerie Gloss

01-09-2005, 21:18	#39 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	thanks bb, is that the newest driver? I haven't loaded it yet. Followed the instructions on the ilford site for the r300 though and prints are coming out a dream right now Kenco, prints on site is exactly why I went for the 300, hoping I won't need to upload everything to the laptop