EPSON 1400 users

[mooseman]

 My e-bay Epson 3000 finally died after 5 years it was great right to the end RIP
Have a back up Epson 1400 (new in box ) so I fired that up and at least I am back making films but it aint no 3000 ! ........damn
Can anyone suggest what print settings will work best with the 1400?
we use Corel 12
waterproof film
thanks
mooseman

[jvanick]

are you using a rip and all black system?

[mooseman]

hi jvanick
no rip using it straight out the box, printing from corel 12, I use premium settings for paper it works but not sure if ther is any better options.
mooseman

[jvanick]

sorry, never ran ours without accurip, so I wouldn't even know where to begin.

[Frog]

I use an 1100, but found this for you. It also jibes with settings I've seen folks post on another forum.

[Itsa Little CrOoked]

I also use the 1400 and have a spare ready to go. But without a rip, I can't really help much. I wish I could. I printed some hoodies and sweatpants yesterday and I skipped the spray tac thanks to Mr. Moosey. 

I DO have the "Ditto" Inkjet Film Feeder (multi-sheet feeder) that is mounted on to my 1400 and I sure do like it. When my 1400's finally both croak, I might look on ebay for another, I like them so much.

I've got 2 Epson 3000's in storage, both were functional when idled.  I never really liked them for jobs with tight registration, and they were pretty fiddly with lots of plugged nozzles along the way. But they were sure nice for 17" wide films.  If someone wanted them pretty bad, I'd probably let them go. I can use the space.

[mooseman]

I use an 1100, but found this for you. It also jibes with settings I've seen folks post on another forum.

Thanks Frog that will help.
mooseman

[mooseman]

I also use the 1400 and have a spare ready to go. But without a rip, I can't really help much. I wish I could. I printed some hoodies and sweatpants yesterday and I skipped the spray tac thanks to Mr. Moosey. 

I DO have the "Ditto" Inkjet Film Feeder (multi-sheet feeder) that is mounted on to my 1400 and I sure do like it. When my 1400's finally both croak, I might look on ebay for another, I like them so much.

I've got 2 Epson 3000's in storage, both were functional when idled.  I never really liked them for jobs with tight registration, and they were pretty fiddly with lots of plugged nozzles along the way. But they were sure nice for 17" wide films.  If someone wanted them pretty bad, I'd probably let them go. I can use the space.

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Bummer I just bought one on ebay an hour ago 
mooseman

[Sbrem]

You need a RIP, either commercial or GhostRip. We ran through 3 1400's running AccuRip, films were excellent.

Steve

[Frog]

You need a RIP, either commercial or GhostRip. We ran through 3 1400's running AccuRip, films were excellent.

Steve

With the 1100, I only use my RIP (Ghost) when I need halftones, which is rarely with my niche.

[Prosperi-Tees]

I use ultra premium photo and click off the high speed option.

[Itsa Little CrOoked]

I had forgotten about Ghost Rip. 

Yep. It works.

I used it for several years along with Ghost Script (and Ghost View.)

I recall it was a bit finniky to set up back in the day.

[thinkdesign]

I use the Ultra premium photo paper setting and the Photo PRM. It gives a good dense black. No rip.

[Sbrem]

I use the Ultra premium photo paper setting and the Photo PRM. It gives a good dense black. No rip.

But, what about halftones?

Steve

[Frog]

I use the Ultra premium photo paper setting and the Photo PRM. It gives a good dense black. No rip.

But, what about halftones?

Steve

Perhaps, like me, he's lucky enough to rarely need them (or uses the old bitmap work-around).