Setup for new EPSON

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Dumb question here from a guy who should know this better, but, can you do an uncoated proof workflow on  the same satin paper as the coated workflow?

Like showing how the gracol coated file would look with an uncoated intent, with ink limit reduced, etc.


AaronH

Our previous color guy (now promoted so we're getting a new one), said it was possible with Oris, but most shops that do it just have a separate profile that was basically just a cutback on ink. I'm not sure what software you're using to run the Epson so that might be a limitation. Not sure though.
Mac & Windows | XMF | Fiery | Oris

DigiCorn

Quote from: pspdfppdfxhd on February 15, 2018, 04:32:36 PMDumb question here from a guy who should know this better, but, can you do an uncoated proof workflow on  the same satin paper as the coated workflow?

Like showing how the gracol coated file would look with an uncoated intent, with ink limit reduced, etc.
I believe so. It just dulls it back a bit.
"There's been a lot of research recently on how hard it is to dislodge an impression once it's been implanted in someone's mind. (This is why political attack ads don't have to be true to be effective. The other side can point out their inaccuracies, but the voter's mind privileges the memory of the original accusation, which was juicier than any counterargument ever could be.)"
― Johnny Carson

"Selling my soul would be a lot easier if I could just find it."
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"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut."
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pspdfppdfxhd

Quote from: AaronH on February 15, 2018, 06:24:06 PMOur previous color guy (now promoted so we're getting a new one), said it was possible with Oris, but most shops that do it just have a separate profile that was basically just a cutback on ink. I'm not sure what software you're using to run the Epson so that might be a limitation. Not sure though.

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DigiCorn

Quote from: DigiCorn on February 16, 2018, 10:12:10 AM
Quote from: pspdfppdfxhd on February 15, 2018, 04:32:36 PMDumb question here from a guy who should know this better, but, can you do an uncoated proof workflow on  the same satin paper as the coated workflow?

Like showing how the gracol coated file would look with an uncoated intent, with ink limit reduced, etc.
I believe so. It just dulls it back a bit.
Actually, having a flashback to many years ago. Technically, if you use the Epson coated paper, and have calibrated and profiled properly, it should show a better representation of uncoated reproduction better than if you run the proof on Epson uncoated paper.

We never ran Epson paper; we ran Alameda, but it's pretty damn good too. Not 100% dead on balls accurate, but real damned close.
"There's been a lot of research recently on how hard it is to dislodge an impression once it's been implanted in someone's mind. (This is why political attack ads don't have to be true to be effective. The other side can point out their inaccuracies, but the voter's mind privileges the memory of the original accusation, which was juicier than any counterargument ever could be.)"
― Johnny Carson

"Selling my soul would be a lot easier if I could just find it."
– Nikki Sixx

"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut."
― Ernest Hemingway

pspdfppdfxhd

Ok ownersip pulled the trigger. Brand new Epson 6000 coming in next week. The fun never stops.

David

congrats on your new job....


 :sarcasm:
Prepress guy - Retired - Working from home
Livin' la Vida Loca

baritone

We use the efi xf server for our 9900 epson and we have a coated and uncoated profile but we had a color tech come and calibrate our presses and our epson printers

pspdfppdfxhd

Well the new EPSON P6000 is up and running, with 2 profiles for coated and uncoated made on XF. Everything is looking very good. Owner is very happy.

(Y all can insert sarcastic negative remarks if you want, but I have been pleasantly suprised how well things went, was expecting the worst but it did not happen for a change).