TSB

Computers and Software => Computers and Software - General => Topic started by: mooseman on December 20, 2014, 08:33:49 AM

Title: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: mooseman 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
mooseman
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: jvanick on December 20, 2014, 08:39:53 AM
are you using a rip and all black system?
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: mooseman 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.
mooseman
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: jvanick on December 20, 2014, 09:11:04 AM
sorry, never ran ours without accurip, so I wouldn't even know where to begin.
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Frog 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.

(http://www.thatjonjackson.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Print_2011-12-23_17-02-08.jpg)
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Itsa Little CrOoked 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.
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: mooseman 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.

([url]http://www.thatjonjackson.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Print_2011-12-23_17-02-08.jpg[/url])


Thanks Frog that will help.
mooseman
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: mooseman 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.
[/color]

Bummer I just bought one on ebay an hour ago  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
mooseman
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Sbrem 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.

Steve
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Frog 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.
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Prosperi-Tees on December 20, 2014, 11:37:10 AM
I use ultra premium photo and click off the high speed option.
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Itsa Little CrOoked 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.
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: thinkdesign 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.
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Sbrem 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?

Steve
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Frog 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).
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Sbrem on December 22, 2014, 01:02:51 PM
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

Yep, that's one old technique that just keeps on keepin' on...

Steve

Perhaps, like me, he's lucky enough to rarely need them (or uses the old bitmap work-around).
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: thinkdesign on December 24, 2014, 04:56:44 PM
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


Yes, I pretty much do spot color vector art.
Perhaps, like me, he's lucky enough to rarely need them (or uses the old bitmap work-around).
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Frog on December 24, 2014, 05:46:16 PM
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).

Yes, I pretty much do spot color vector art.

Let's be careful to not confuse anyone here with these two terms. Neither "spot color" or "vector" precludes the use of halftones.
Spot color is merely an ink either used out of a can, or color mixed before printing, rather than blended on the press by printing CYMK process like your desktop printer does.
Vector is of course, merely mathematical plotting of points that does not rely on pixels, and can be scaled infinitely larger without adding the "jaggies". Vector objects can be filled with varying tints of spot colors by the use of halftones.
Title: Re: EPSON 1400 users
Post by: Itsa Little CrOoked on December 24, 2014, 06:34:09 PM
Yes, you are right, of course. Good call. We've got lurkers who need educated.

(Sounds like a disease, lurkers.)

"Andy, I've had a touch of The Lurkers since Thanksgiving."
"Cleared up on its own..."
"Better get some lotion on that or you'll get a full fledged case of LURKERS!

There goes Frog again, always thinking of the youngsters!

Seriously, your definition is Spot on. We've got a girl or two up front who want to learn more about the process.