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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: rodrigogil76 on August 12, 2015, 09:11:14 pm

Title: Bronzing on metallic paper.
Post by: rodrigogil76 on August 12, 2015, 09:11:14 pm

Hello, I´m getting a weird bronzing effect on a black and white print using a HP z3200 designate. I have printed two whole rolls previously of the same paper (Breatching Color`s Metallic) without any problems, actually I printed the same photo on a previous roll and it came out OK, I tried reducing the ink level but then I get some banding issues. Is it possible to have a bad roll? Printing images on other papers comes out OK, I have already cleaned and aligned the printers head. Any idea will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

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Title: Re: Bronzing on metallic paper.
Post by: Some Guy on August 13, 2015, 10:42:35 pm

Didn't say if you used the HP Z3200 "Gloss Enhancer" or not which is used to minimize the bronzing.

From HP data sheet:  "Bronzing is minimized as an image-quality issue when HP Gloss Enhancer is used.  HP Gloss Enhancer can be used on photo paper, with the exception of matte-finish papers."

Perhaps you used it prior?

SG

Title: Re: Bronzing on metallic paper.
Post by: rodrigogil76 on August 20, 2015, 06:03:51 pm

Thanks for your answer. I made a new profile with less ink and no Gloss Enhancer and the print came out OK, no issues, but it doesn´t look as goos as with the previous profile.