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Offline mooseman

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EPSON 1400 users
« on: December 20, 2014, 08:33:49 AM »
 My e-bay Epson 3000 finally died after 5 years it was great right to the end :'( RIP
Have a back up Epson 1400 (new in box ) so I fired that up and at least I am back making films but it aint no 3000 ! ........damn
Can anyone suggest what print settings will work best with the 1400?
we use Corel 12
waterproof film
thanks
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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2014, 08:39:53 AM »
are you using a rip and all black system?

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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2014, 09:08:48 AM »
hi jvanick
no rip using it straight out the box, printing from corel 12, I use premium settings for paper it works but not sure if ther is any better options.
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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2014, 09:11:04 AM »
sorry, never ran ours without accurip, so I wouldn't even know where to begin.

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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2014, 09:58:54 AM »
I use an 1100, but found this for you. It also jibes with settings I've seen folks post on another forum.

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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2014, 10:23:52 AM »
I also use the 1400 and have a spare ready to go. But without a rip, I can't really help much. I wish I could. I printed some hoodies and sweatpants yesterday and I skipped the spray tac thanks to Mr. Moosey.  8)

I DO have the "Ditto" Inkjet Film Feeder (multi-sheet feeder) that is mounted on to my 1400 and I sure do like it. When my 1400's finally both croak, I might look on ebay for another, I like them so much.

I've got 2 Epson 3000's in storage, both were functional when idled.  I never really liked them for jobs with tight registration, and they were pretty fiddly with lots of plugged nozzles along the way. But they were sure nice for 17" wide films.  If someone wanted them pretty bad, I'd probably let them go. I can use the space.

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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2014, 11:03:18 AM »
I use an 1100, but found this for you. It also jibes with settings I've seen folks post on another forum.




Thanks Frog that will help.
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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2014, 11:07:34 AM »
I also use the 1400 and have a spare ready to go. But without a rip, I can't really help much. I wish I could. I printed some hoodies and sweatpants yesterday and I skipped the spray tac thanks to Mr. Moosey.  8)

I DO have the "Ditto" Inkjet Film Feeder (multi-sheet feeder) that is mounted on to my 1400 and I sure do like it. When my 1400's finally both croak, I might look on ebay for another, I like them so much.

I've got 2 Epson 3000's in storage, both were functional when idled.  I never really liked them for jobs with tight registration, and they were pretty fiddly with lots of plugged nozzles along the way. But they were sure nice for 17" wide films.  If someone wanted them pretty bad, I'd probably let them go. I can use the space.
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Bummer I just bought one on ebay an hour ago  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2014, 11:17:26 AM »
You need a RIP, either commercial or GhostRip. We ran through 3 1400's running AccuRip, films were excellent.

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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2014, 11:33:26 AM »
You need a RIP, either commercial or GhostRip. We ran through 3 1400's running AccuRip, films were excellent.

Steve

With the 1100, I only use my RIP (Ghost) when I need halftones, which is rarely with my niche.
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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2014, 11:37:10 AM »
I use ultra premium photo and click off the high speed option.

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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2014, 11:49:06 AM »
I had forgotten about Ghost Rip. 

Yep. It works.

I used it for several years along with Ghost Script (and Ghost View.)

I recall it was a bit finniky to set up back in the day.

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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2014, 02:00:28 PM »
I use the Ultra premium photo paper setting and the Photo PRM. It gives a good dense black. No rip.

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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2014, 10:49:50 AM »
I use the Ultra premium photo paper setting and the Photo PRM. It gives a good dense black. No rip.

But, what about halftones?

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Re: EPSON 1400 users
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2014, 11:06:08 AM »
I use the Ultra premium photo paper setting and the Photo PRM. It gives a good dense black. No rip.

But, what about halftones?

Steve

Perhaps, like me, he's lucky enough to rarely need them (or uses the old bitmap work-around).
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