1200 Start-up - No Problems

"Charles W. Spalding" <cwspald@erols.com> · Tue, 24 Aug 1999 09:31:19 -0400

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<DIV>After reading postings on this list for the last several weeks, I bought a 
1200 on 8/20/99.&nbsp; The first print and every other one&nbsp;I have made have 
been beyond my expectations.&nbsp; I attribute this success to you folks and the 
sharing of your experiences.&nbsp; </DIV>
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<DIV>Prior to purchase, I developed a list of potential pitfalls and studied the 
setup and solution procedures that could reduce the chances of 
problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;In case there are others out there who are hesitating 
because of perceived potential problems, a description of my startup 
follows:</DIV>
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<DIV>System:&nbsp; Pent.II 450; 128megs; 10gigs (7 free);&nbsp; Win98; PS5.5; 
Trinitron monitor; Nikon LS-2000 scanner.</DIV>
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<DIV>Connection:&nbsp; USB.&nbsp; I was concerned here because of a previous USB 
connection problem with another device.&nbsp; Studied the "Start Here" brochure 
that came with the printer and followed directions exactly.&nbsp; Everything 
worked as described.&nbsp;</DIV>
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<DIV>Setup and scanning:&nbsp; Followed Ian Lyons recommendations to the 
letter.&nbsp; See his article "Using the Photo 750/1200 with PhotoShop 5"  at <A 
href="http://www.magix.com.sg/users/kltham/";>http://www.magix.com.sg/users/kltham/</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp; 
I found the reference from this list.&nbsp; Used Adobe Gamma to set 
monitor.&nbsp; Trinitron phosphors: 2.2 gamma: 6500 white point.&nbsp; PS 
working space: Adobe&nbsp;RGB (1998).&nbsp; Scanner space set at 
RGB.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Usually scan at 300 dpi at 8X10.&nbsp;&nbsp;12 bit scans, 
16 passes.&nbsp; Set highlight and shadow prior to scan if possible.&nbsp; 
Monitor matches slides quite well.</DIV>
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<DIV>PS adjustments:&nbsp; Use curves&nbsp;for color and contrast 
adjustment.&nbsp; Unsharp mask&nbsp;on luminosity channel for sharpening.&nbsp; 
Save as&nbsp;8 bit .psd &nbsp;file for printing.&nbsp; </DIV>
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<DIV>Printing:&nbsp; So far using Photo Paper "New" with Epson inks. Epson 
custom settings as per Ian Lyons' article.&nbsp; 8X10 print (18meg file) takes 
about 10 minutes.&nbsp; Results are striking.&nbsp; Flesh tones for all races 
are right on.&nbsp; Blacks are black.&nbsp; Other colors are very true except 
for highly saturated greens and blues which are toned down just a bit.&nbsp; I 
attribute this to the fact that the printer's color space does not match the 
monitor's and film's spaces.&nbsp; The way I understand it, this mismatch is a 
fundamental limitation of this process.&nbsp; With thickness setting at 
"+",&nbsp; see some very slight pizza wheel tracks&nbsp;on heavy coverage areas 
right after printing.&nbsp; Amazingly, I can not see them after about 20 
minutes.&nbsp;  </DIV>
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<DIV>As stated, I am a beginner.&nbsp; However, thanks to you, I now have a 
solid base from which to explore other inks and papers and other color 
management techniques.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
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<DIV>Chuck Spalding&nbsp;</DIV></BODY></HTML>

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