I currently use an HP Z3100PS and an Epson 3880. I was never thrilled with the Epson profiles so downloaded ImagePrint and gave it a go.
1. Printed color and b&w on Canson Infinity Baryta, using IP and the epson profiles. IP was far more neutral in color. In comparison, the Epson profile (from Canson) over saturated the greens and added an overall yellow tone to the prints.
2. On B&W, again IP was far better tonality and did not smudge all the dark areas.
3. Biggest surprise was the detail. Grass and foliage that looked muddy with the ICC profile held the detail from the original image.
4. I also tried Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Satin. This is a matte paper, and I was not as impressed. In this case, the ink appeared to be bleeding and dark areas were just terrible.
Any thoughts on item 4?
I am so impressed with what I printed on the Canson glossy, that I am seriously considering ditching the big HP and going with an Epson 9900 just so I can use IP. Of course, the matte paper issue would need to be addressed, but I'm sure there is something I'm missing.
Thanks again for any help.
Cheers.
1. Printed color and b&w on Canson Infinity Baryta, using IP and the epson profiles. IP was far more neutral in color. In comparison, the Epson profile (from Canson) over saturated the greens and added an overall yellow tone to the prints.
2. On B&W, again IP was far better tonality and did not smudge all the dark areas.
3. Biggest surprise was the detail. Grass and foliage that looked muddy with the ICC profile held the detail from the original image.
4. I also tried Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Satin. This is a matte paper, and I was not as impressed. In this case, the ink appeared to be bleeding and dark areas were just terrible.
Any thoughts on item 4?
I am so impressed with what I printed on the Canson glossy, that I am seriously considering ditching the big HP and going with an Epson 9900 just so I can use IP. Of course, the matte paper issue would need to be addressed, but I'm sure there is something I'm missing.
Thanks again for any help.
Cheers.