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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: barry685 on September 20, 2017, 10:32:47 am
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I have decided to try Hp Professional Matte Canvas on my Z3200. Other than calibrating the paper, is there any advantage to creating my own profile or is the stock Hp profile good enough?
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HP changed that canvas - it's not the same as the pro matte from years before. Doubt the profile for it has been updated.
DEFINITELY create your own custom profile for it. Also, run a paper advance calibration.
ONLY way to go with that! Also, be aware that it has OBA's.
Mark
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Pardon my ignorance. Typical newbie question: what are OBAs?
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Pardon my ignorance. Typical newbie question: what are OBAs?
Optical Brightener Additives.
Means the paper/canvas has chemical brighteners to lighten the whitepoint of the paper.
Not archival. It will yellow and fade over time.
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Ah ok, thanks for the explanation, Mark.
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Mark,
You are correct the stock Pro matte canvas profile did not produce good results with the current Hp Pro Matte canvas. I did end up creating a preset and profiling it and it prints beautifully (using the Pro matte canvas preset). I have been trying to also work with BC Lyve but so far not getting good results. What is the paper advance calibration?
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Mark,
You are correct the stock Pro matte canvas profile did not produce good results with the current Hp Pro Matte canvas. I did end up creating a preset and profiling it and it prints beautifully (using the Pro matte canvas preset). I have been trying to also work with BC Lyve but so far not getting good results. What is the paper advance calibration?
Paper Advance Calibration is supposed to be used when it is recommended under paper properties in the front panel of the printer. This is usually recommended when a new, thicker paper is loaded. If you're having banding issues, zebra stripes, head strikes, and any number of issues,Paper Advance Calibration will usually clear it up. Basically, you load the new or offending paper, perform PAC, thenthe printer prints out a chart, waits for it to dry, then it scans and reads the chart, then makes adjustments to the platten, etc., to compensate for the issues. I uses PAC more frequently, though to assure optimal printing quality.
This and much more is found on HP websites. It's a good idea to find the owners manual and study it.
Become familiar with the functions of the control panel and understand what options there are for getting an optimal print.
Mark
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Thanks Mark