From: Paul Kneisel (tallpaul@nyct.net)
Date: 01/25/03-01:49:51 PM Z
I want to thank David Jackson for his suggestions and questions. Below are
some facts concerning my question.
>1. Color or BW prints?
color exclusively.
>2. In either case you will want to deal with the correct color calibration
>of you computer monitor as a starting point.
The work I'll be doing is very specific and focused. It involves making
high quality copies, refuced in size, of some old prints like the line art
used to illustrate Dickens's novels and 18th century botanical prints. This
means the material will all be scanned under known conditions, not coming
from digital cameras. My thoughts are to skip monitor calibration. In other
words, I plan to scan one of Kodak's scientific-grade color bar charts and
then experiment with my printer until I have to color match down perfectly.
I would then record the adjustments required to the test scan and adjust
all scans the same amount. This means skipping monitor calibration because
monitor color-accuracy isn't important.
>3. The Printer.
Printer must produce high quality prints and have continuous ink system
available. Therefore, I believe it will be an Epson.
>4. Frequency, Quantity of printing / Costs.
Very frequent. Very high. Will print on high-quality photo glossy stock
purchased in bulk. Want to refill cartridges.
>5. Paper and ink combinations.
Willing to experiment and research to get maximum value for investment.
>Again, beware as you can spend a BUNCH of money on equipment that is
>useless for what you discover down the line that you 'really' wanted to do.
Ain't that the truth! Which is one reason I asked the question and again
want to thank D.J. for his response.
>This is off the top of my head. I'm sure I've left huge holes, but hop it
>may help.
>
>Best Regards,
>
>David Jackson
>
>
>At 09:48 AM 1/24/03 -0500, you wrote:
>>I am seeking web-based information on making quality inkjet prints.
>>
>>I have some decades of experience with the silver-gelatin process and
>>have had my own darkroom for almost as long.
>>
>>What I am looking for is one or more web sites that feature specific
>>information / experience on how people have produced high-quality prints
>>with their inkjet printers.
>>
>>I've run my queries through the normal search engines, but unfortunately
>>broad searches pull up printer companies and narrow searches produce very
>>little.
>>
>>Does anybody know of one or more good web sites on this topic?
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>
>David Jackson
>First Year Experience Program
>Tulane University
>
>Voice: (504) 865-5264
>Fax: (504) 862-8455
>Email: lagniap@tulane.edu
>
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