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you say youve always been using a ciss, why would you consider changing?
are you happy with what your getting with compatible inks? if so, there is no mandate that states original inks have be used, or anything like that.
as long as the inks you buy are good inks, no reason to change them
only issue with running a ciss is it increases the need for profiling - not an issue if your prepared to do your own color management, but thats up to you
are you happy with what your getting with compatible inks? if so, there is no mandate that states original inks have be used, or anything like that.
as long as the inks you buy are good inks, no reason to change them
only issue with running a ciss is it increases the need for profiling - not an issue if your prepared to do your own color management, but thats up to you
what is ciss? and what is colour management?
i've used photoshop cs happily for years, and am now about half way thru the lessons for lightroom 3. however, its only since xmas i've taken up serious photography, and once proficient i'd like to print some of my work.
i just wanted experienced opinions of inks, that's all.
jan
i've used photoshop cs happily for years, and am now about half way thru the lessons for lightroom 3. however, its only since xmas i've taken up serious photography, and once proficient i'd like to print some of my work.
i just wanted experienced opinions of inks, that's all.
jan
by 'compatible inks' do you mean you have an external tank connected to inside hte printer with tubes? or that your syringe refilling?
and color management is, in a very breif and simplifyed sentance, using hardware sensors to ensure that what you see on the screen is what you get on the printed copy
though it can get considerably more complicated when you factor in a bunch of other factors, which apply whether or not your using manufacturer inks
and color management is, in a very breif and simplifyed sentance, using hardware sensors to ensure that what you see on the screen is what you get on the printed copy
though it can get considerably more complicated when you factor in a bunch of other factors, which apply whether or not your using manufacturer inks
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If you are new to printing, I would start by using the printers own inks. Why ? It removes one significant variable. printing your own work is fun and very rewarding, however for quality it does require a bit more than pressing the print button.
As far as colour management is concerned, I've included a link to more information.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/und-print-mgmt.shtml
If you are new to printing, I would start by using the printers own inks. Why ? It removes one significant variable. printing your own work is fun and very rewarding, however for quality it does require a bit more than pressing the print button.
As far as colour management is concerned, I've included a link to more information.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/und-print-mgmt.shtml
thankyou for a courteous reply.
i was supplied with original inks when i first bought my printer. but happily have used much cheaper compatible inks ever since.
i'm very new to serious photography, and as i send my work to friends and family via email, i doubt if i'd ever print much. however, i would like to keep my growing family portraits updated and displayed on my walls. possibly the very best of my field work can be displayed in a similar way.
thanx from jan
i was supplied with original inks when i first bought my printer. but happily have used much cheaper compatible inks ever since.
i'm very new to serious photography, and as i send my work to friends and family via email, i doubt if i'd ever print much. however, i would like to keep my growing family portraits updated and displayed on my walls. possibly the very best of my field work can be displayed in a similar way.
thanx from jan
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IF you're happy with the results the cheaper compatible inks give you and haven't found yourself with blocked nozzles, why not keep using them until problems start?
I've only used one cheapo compatible cartridge and the colour was carppy compared to genuine, the few prints I did have all faded unevenly and any saving I may have made was wiped out when I did a few pages of solid colour to flush out the manky ink before it had a chance to coagulate and clog a nozzle.
I've only used one cheapo compatible cartridge and the colour was carppy compared to genuine, the few prints I did have all faded unevenly and any saving I may have made was wiped out when I did a few pages of solid colour to flush out the manky ink before it had a chance to coagulate and clog a nozzle.