Digital Prints

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Index
printer calibration, 132–134
printer drivers, 57–59
acting as RIPs, 337
selecting settings, 259
settings, 267–268
specialized, 356
super-sized prints, 343
printer management software,
201–202
printer profiles, 134–140
custom, 332
custom-made remote, 138–139
digital photo print, 331–333
DIY, 139
generic, 136–138
LAB values, 135
multiple, 135
paper, 240
from printmakers and print
services, 318–319
scanner- or patch-reader based,
139
specific printer settings, 138
spectro-based, 139
two-way LUT (lookup tables),
135
printer resolution, 259
addressable resolution, 44–46
apparent resolution, 47–48
inkjet printers, 187
maximum resolving power,
51–53
viewing distance, 50
visual acuity, 51–53
printer/copiers, 65–67
printers, 256. See also digital
printers and inkjet printers
auto reset chips, 222
basic settings, 268
built-in ICC profile, 269
color, 126
dot gain, 134
F-16 chip resetter, 222
fooling for third-party inks, 222
maximum custom page size,
343
outside printer profile, 269
printer driver settings, 267–268
printer drivers, 57–59
scan resolution, 79–80
SK168 universal chip resetter,
222
specialized, 356–357
USB or parallel (IEEE-1284)
connection, 252
what you want print with,
181–185
print-for-pay, 311
printing
adjustments, 273–275
black-and-white, 347–357
CMYK, 124
digital fine-art, 4–8
editing and preparing images,
258
fabric, 370
final prints, 275–276
fine-art papers, 229–230
giclées, 328
grayscale with black ink only,
349–350
grayscale with color inks, 350
higher resolutions, 46
metal, 371
monochrome, 349–354
opening and converting file,
257
planning prints, 261–262
preparing file, 262
printmakers, 328
quick-start guide, 256–259
saving print-specific version,
264
selecting and loading paper,
258, 265–266
selecting image settings, 259,
267
selecting printer driver settings,
profile, or RIP, 259, 267–271
silver gelatin black-and-white
paper, 372
specialty color software,
340–342
step-by-step, 260–276
super-sized prints, 343–347
test prints, 272–275
testing scanner resolution for
quality, 83
traditional, 13
wood veneers, 371
writing down all settings and
decisions, 259
printing software, 57–59
printmakers
additional services, 319–320
advantages, 312–316
artist as, 324–325
basic print costs, 321
consulting, 326
cost effectiveness, 315–316
creative or pre-printing
preparation, 320
digitizing image, 327
disadvantages of using, 316
experience, 317
extras, 323
fees, 320–322
image editing and color
correcting giclées, 327
integrated monochromatic
systems, 357
knowledge, experience, and
craft, 312–313
lack of experience, 324
lack of responsiveness, 323
package prices, 322
physical space/location, 318
printing, 328
proofing giclées, 328
proofs, 322
providing printer profiles,
318–319
quality, 30, 313–314
referrals, 317
reorders, 321–322
samples of work, 317–318
selecting, 316–323
shipping and storing giclées,
329
size and practicality, 315
studio rental, 323
time and focus, 314
turnaround time, 318
warranty or guarantee,
322–323
what to look out for, 323–325
printmaking
computer-assisted, 3–4
history of, 10–11