[alt-photo] Re: Epson 3800 Ink Expiration Date and Epson Driver

[Amy Holmes George]

Hi Chris,
This seems to be the case but I don't understand why it would happen, because the adjustments I make are not directly related to ink controls.
I'll take a densitometry reading of both CDRPs to compare the difference . . .
Jeremy, here are the adjustments that I make in the Epson driver, "Advanced Media Control" menu to counteract the venetian blinds:
Paper Feed Adjustment = -35 (instead of "0" default)Paper Thickness = 5 (instead of "3" default)Platen Gap = Standard (instead of "Auto" default)
I arrived at these figures after a series of tests recommended by Epson indicating that adjustments to these settings would improve my results and combat the venetian blinds (it's mostly the Paper Feed Adjustment that does the trick).
Thanks,Amy

> From: zphoto at montana.net
> Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 12:09:02 -0600
> To: alt-photo-process-list at lists.altphotolist.org
> Subject: [alt-photo] Re: Epson 3800 Ink Expiration Date and Epson Driver
> 
> Amy,
> Is it possible that using that setting lays down less ink, which would account for the microbanding cropping up and less UV blockage?  
> Chris
> 
> Christina Z. Anderson
> christinaZanderson.com
> 
> On May 27, 2010, at 11:56 AM, Amy Holmes George wrote:
> 
> > 
> > 
> > Thank you all for your suggestions and advice regarding my concerns with the Epson ink expiration dates. It is both a relief and a frustration to know that the inks are not the problem (I would certainly hate to dump all my expired inks, although I was secretly hoping for a simple solution here).
> > OTOH, I would love to hear if anyone has an explanation for why the PDN Color Density Range Palette prints with reduced UV blockage and visible micro-banding ONLY when outputting with adjustments made in the Epson driver's "Advanced Media Control" settings. Again, those results can be viewed here:
> > http://picasaweb.google.com/103360756612857524693/VerticalBandingInSky#5475693643166130162
> > Thanks again!Amy 		 	   		  
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