Printer calibration at home - recommendations?

[wda]

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I use an Xrite I1 Display Pro for monitor profiling.....

 

Any recommendations?

Do you recalibrate your monitor regularly? They can drift if left uncalibrated for some time. I set mine for 200 operating hours as a recal frequency.

[Jeff S]

As I mentioned, Epson rebates on the P800 are $300-$350 until year end, I believe.  Dealer discounts would be in addition.

 

For that machine, IP would be $895, not $695.  I think you used the higher figure for your estimate; otherwise your estimate would have been much less.  And you don't want the $695 version since that would mean getting the P600, for which I don't think IP 10 is yet available, and I'd recommend the P800 anyway for larger cartridges, etc.

 

I'd be quite careful on purchasing profiling gear through any source other than a reputable dealer.  Presumably import duties would apply there as well.

 

Jeff

[LocalHero1953]

Do you recalibrate your monitor regularly? They can drift if left uncalibrated for some time. I set mine for 200 operating hours as a recal frequency.

Yes - Dell U2713H, calibrated with X-Rite I1 Display Pro. I'm not as systematic as you, but I'm not lazy about it either.

[Guest]

I definitely agree with Jeff about the P800 over the P 600. Other than the reduced cost of ink with bigger cartridges the printer ships with more ink even though in the Uk they are not full having only 60 ml in each. Don't forget that other than a few bells and whistles the actual mechanics of the machine are pretty much the same as the previous model which has a great record for reliability. The front feed system is good for very heavy paper but take care not to damage the edge of the paper. Even very minor damage can cause problems. If I have been a bit clumsy I have one of those small plastic rollers (1.5 ins wide) that wallpaper shops sell for touching up the edges. The role feed mechanism is very well made and well up to the job. No auto cut off but wallpaper scissors do a great job. The other plus is you can now do A2 prints on a printer very little wider than a A3 printer.

[Jeff S]

The front feed system is good for very heavy paper but take care not to damage the edge of the paper. Even very minor damage can cause problems.

 

News to me...I haven't experienced a single problem with any paper.  I like the front feed much more than the one on the 3800.

 

Jeff

[Guest]

Probably more down to me being clumsy handling A2 size fine art paper.

[Exodies]

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News to me...I haven't experienced a single problem with any paper.  I like the front feed much more than the one on the 3800.

 

Jeff

I suspect a misreading here. I think BrianP was referring to problems feeding damaged paper rather than the printer damaging the edge.

[Guest]

I suspect a misreading here. I think BrianP was referring to problems feeding damaged paper rather than the printer damaging the edge.

 

Thanks. Thats exactly what I meant just said it badly. 

Having said that I have got used to handling 25 A2 sheets of heavy paper, just take them one at a time (grin) and leave the rest in the box.

[Jeff S]

I suspect a misreading here. I think BrianP was referring to problems feeding damaged paper rather than the printer damaging the edge.

 

Yes I did misread.

 

But I don't have that problem either....if paper comes damaged/bent, even if only a few sheets, I return it for a new box.  I do the same with mat board, frames, etc.  Often the supplier, if I deal with them regularly, doesn't even request a return; they just send me replacements.

 

Jeff

[Guest]

Yes I did misread.

 

But I don't have that problem either....if paper comes damaged/bent, even if only a few sheets, I return it for a new box.  I do the same with mat board, frames, etc.  Often the supplier, if I deal with them regularly, doesn't even request a return; they just send me replacements.

 

Jeff

 

Hi Jeff

This is down to me not explaining myself clearly.

I have my P800 in a small utility room with not really enough space to work comfortably with A2 paper. I found at first that without care I could catch the paper on something, between taking it from its box and putting it into the printer.The printer loads perfectly 100% of the time unless I have touched the edge and put a slight dent on the leading edge of the paper. I have a great paper supplier who only sends sealed boxes so no problem there.I have since reorganised my method of working and the ironing board is now a table for boxes of A2 paper at the side of the printer.

I could do with a bigger room then I would buy the wall mounted mat cutter you have.It looks a fabulous piece of kit. I need a version that mounts on a the ceiling due to lack of space. Until then I will use the elderly lady who has retired from her framing business and has an antiquated cast iron cutter.She works unbelievably fast and her work is perfection.

[Jeff S]

That's part of a 'disciplined workflow' that I surely hadn't considered.  

 

Jeff