Evaluate Proofs Under Glass

It’s an excellent idea to evaluate final proofs under glass (or plexiglass). This is particularly true if you’re using very thick or low grade glass. Often, when see under glass the print appears ever so slightly darker, lower contrast, and sometimes greener. There’s no ideal...
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Framing

You’ve been framed. It sounds terrible right? But, when it comes to your prints, it’s great. It’s a sign that after all that work you’ve arrived. Think of how many photographs you make; a lot. Now think of how many of those actually get selected...
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Cymbolism – Color Psychology

Find out what colors people associate with words. For instance, a majority of voters associated the word God with white. Choose a color for a word, then find out how other people voted. Explore it here. Read more on Color Psychology here. Learn more in my digital...
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Ink Drips or Smears

Problem I’m getting spots or streaks of ink on my print(s). Solution Clean the print heads, the rollers, and the inside of the printer. Sometimes excess ink accumulates from previous printing sessions and gets smeared on the next print. This usually only happens when previous...
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Ink Spattering and Pooling

Problem My prints looks slightly granular and dark with lost detail in deep shadows. Solution My prints looks slightly granular and dark with lost detail in deep shadows.Make sure the Media Type is specified correctly. Then reduce the ink limit with the Advanced Media Control...
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