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Transitioning from Pigment to Dye Ink in Epson SC-P800 Printers
Overview of Dye Ink ConversionConverting an Epson SC-P800 pigment printer to utilize dye ink involves several crucial steps to ensure optimal performance and print quality. This conversion taps into the benefits of dye inks, such as improved glossiness on high gloss papers, deeper blacks, and elimination of issues like gloss differential and bronzing commonly associated with pigment inks.Refilling ProcessThe initial step in the conversion process involves refilling a set of auto-reset cartridges
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May 6th 2024
How to Solve Sublimation Printing Challenges
Sublimation printing is a complex process that requires precision in color profiling, ink consistency, and printer compatibility. Achieving vibrant colors and consistent results can be challenging, especially when transitioning from older printers to more modern equipment. If you're experiencing faded transfers or issues with color profiles, this guide provides technical solutions to improve your sublimation printing outcomes.Assessing Your Printing SetupFirst, consider your current printing set
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Apr 26th 2024
Mastering Color Calibration: Solving Dark Tone Issues with ArgyllCMS and Colormunki for Home Photo Printing
Creating accurate color profiles for home photo printing can be challenging, especially when using different calibration software tools. This guide provides insights into resolving discrepancies between print and screen colors, focusing on Colormunki and ArgyllCMS, two popular color calibration systems. If you've experienced issues with dull soft proofs and loss of darker tones, this summary will help you understand the underlying reasons and suggest potential solutions.Understanding Color Profi
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Apr 22nd 2024
Color Profiling for Accurate ICM Color Profiles
Achieving the ideal ICM color profile is a nuanced process that relies heavily on the number of colors used on a profiling target. The choice of color count can significantly impact the accuracy and quality of the resulting profile, a factor that becomes especially pertinent when using advanced color profiling tools and equipment.The Experimentation ProcessThe experiment begins with an ET-8550 printer, utilizing Epson 106 inks, with all targets printed on Aldi Netbit paper sheets. The profiling
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Apr 18th 2024
Exploring the World of Color Profiling: A Comparison of i1 Studio and Datacolor Spyder Print
Color profiling is a crucial aspect of achieving accurate color reproduction in digital printing. Profiling software plays a significant role in how colors are represented from digital format to printed form. Two major players in this field are the X-Rite i1Studio and the Datacolor Spyder Print. This analysis delves into their functionalities, comparative performance, and the implications of their use in professional settings.Hardware and Software IntegrationThe X-Rite i1Studio benefits from an
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Apr 15th 2024