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02/04/2007 02:51:53 PM · #1 |
Anyone here use generic inks?
I have'nt done much photo printing but just started to give it a go, just to see the results more than anything. My ordered prints always seem ok but this is roughly the result I am getting from my cheapo Epson 480sxu printer..using generic inks!
 on screen
 recreated example print
Using sRGB settings in the printer or Adobe RGB from CS2 both the same.
Any comments, am I asking too much from my printer with these inks?
Cheers,
Paul.
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02/04/2007 03:06:58 PM · #2 |
Color calibration will be different, not only for every printer, but for every ink and paper combination as well. A print profile fixes this, but you need a different one for every ink and paper combination. Alternately, the print driver may have controls that allow you to tweek the color a bit.
The roughest part will be when you change the ink -- generics may not have the quality control of name brands. Each ink cartridge is likely to need the color adjusted individually.
David
Message edited by author 2007-02-04 15:08:50.
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02/04/2007 04:14:20 PM · #3 |
Thanks David,
I may splash out on the real stuff...more expense.
Your explanation seems to point out the differences very well.
I suppose you get what you pay for.
Paul.
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