Inkjet Paper Suggestions
Aug 21, 2018 12:29:04 #
I need some suggestions for a glossy paper for my Epson R2880. I shoot landscapes, vivid colors, wide dynamic range and I occasionally convert some to black and white. I have been using Epson's Premium Glossy, but find I have to turn the brightness correction way up on LR to get something even close to what I'm looking for. I'm wondering if a different paper may help. Thanks.
Leo
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Leo
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Aug 21, 2018 12:51:09 #
Aug 21, 2018 12:53:10 #
Sounds like you need to calibrate your monitor. You'll probably get lots & LOTS of step by step instructions, too along with many 'buy this tool' suggestions. I prefer the Epson paper, too. Good luck
Aug 21, 2018 13:23:25 #
I’ve done the color calibration. I’m having difficulty with the brightness. I have tried a sample pack of Epson’s legacy papers and found one that only needed a touch of brightness adjustment. Just asking to see what others use.
Aug 21, 2018 14:42:41 #
For my high end prints I use Red River. One question, are you loading and using the ICC profiles for the paper in the printer software?
You also might want to calibrate the printer, not just the monitor.
In the mean time either just make a note of how much to adjust or turn down the brightness on your monitor to match the print results.
I use a Canon Pr0-100 and Canon's Print Studio Pro to control printing, it allows a test page of thumbnails at different setting (marked on print) so you can pick the one you think is best. Maybe Epson has something like that.
You also might want to calibrate the printer, not just the monitor.
In the mean time either just make a note of how much to adjust or turn down the brightness on your monitor to match the print results.
I use a Canon Pr0-100 and Canon's Print Studio Pro to control printing, it allows a test page of thumbnails at different setting (marked on print) so you can pick the one you think is best. Maybe Epson has something like that.
Aug 21, 2018 14:51:30 #
Aug 21, 2018 15:32:25 #
There are a few ways but the best for most people is one of the calibration kits that come with instructions and there are tutorial videos about both.
The two major brands I know of are both on sale right now (not cheap for a full kit for calibration of monitor, printer etc.). When not on sale they are both nearly $500.
ColorMunki
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1369004-REG/x_rite_eostudio_i1studio.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoKGS4O7-3AIVyIh-Ch3uwA0OEAQYAiABEgIXc_D_BwE&smp=y
Spyder
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1184026-REG/datacolor_s5ssr100_spyderstudio_color_calibration_bundle.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItMDmm_D-3AIVD9lkCh3esQh6EAYYAyABEgJovfD_BwE&smp=y
The two major brands I know of are both on sale right now (not cheap for a full kit for calibration of monitor, printer etc.). When not on sale they are both nearly $500.
ColorMunki
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1369004-REG/x_rite_eostudio_i1studio.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoKGS4O7-3AIVyIh-Ch3uwA0OEAQYAiABEgIXc_D_BwE&smp=y
Spyder
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1184026-REG/datacolor_s5ssr100_spyderstudio_color_calibration_bundle.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItMDmm_D-3AIVD9lkCh3esQh6EAYYAyABEgJovfD_BwE&smp=y
Aug 21, 2018 16:38:16 #
Doing my daily check of e-mail and found one for a free e-book on calibration by DataColor Spyder. The info should be good for calibration in general, not just their brand gear. It is a sign up and get one chapter at a time with other stuff from them.
https://info.datacolor.com/acton/media/5553/spyder5-ebook-chapter-1?utm_source=Canonrumors&utm_campaign=NSA-US-IMS-Email-External-Canonrumors-Ebook&utm_medium=Email-External
https://info.datacolor.com/acton/media/5553/spyder5-ebook-chapter-1?utm_source=Canonrumors&utm_campaign=NSA-US-IMS-Email-External-Canonrumors-Ebook&utm_medium=Email-External
Aug 22, 2018 14:44:37 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
LeoB wrote:
Calibrate the printer? Haven’t heard of that. How do you do that?
DataColor has the SpyderPrint (creates accurate icc printer/paper profiles). I presume that X-Rite and others also have similar products.
Aug 22, 2018 21:57:00 #
Personally, I switched to Red River Paper products almost exclusively a couple of years ago. Even with the best, most modern paper, it is absolutely necessary to have a good color managed workflow to produce decent prints. Red River Paper's site has some valuable information on how to accomplish that. While it may seem daunting at first, once you actually try, and complete, the process you will reap the rewards. You will also wonder what was so hard. Best of luck.
Aug 22, 2018 22:24:17 #
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