Color calibration in HP C5180

[Jerry1111]

Hi,

Probably the usual story for many: non-OEM ink, non-OEM paper
and a small color mismatch. Is there an easy and reliable way to
calibrate it?
The prints are a bit too dark, but it doesn't have to be related with
non-OEM supplies (prints made on the original ink/paper were also a bit
too dark for me).

How should I start? I think the ideal situation is to have a 'hard-copy'
of some calibration file printed on a properly calibrated printer and
try to match it varying various settings in the printer driver.

 

[measekite]

Hi,

Probably the usual story for many: non-OEM ink, non-OEM paper
and a small color mismatch. Is there an easy and reliable way to
calibrate it?

Non OEM paper is dependent on the brand. Now is you have a Canon
printer and use Epson matte paper are you using OEM or non OEM papers.
I would say the printer, paper and ink need to bear the same name.

Now the ink. Well you get what you paid for so if you really want the
best use OEM ink.

The prints are a bit too dark, but it doesn't have to be related with
non-OEM supplies (prints made on the original ink/paper were also a
bit too dark for me).

How should I start?

Read your printer manual and see what ink they recommend and use it.

 

[Taliesyn]

Hi,

Probably the usual story for many: non-OEM ink, non-OEM paper
and a small color mismatch. Is there an easy and reliable way to
calibrate it?
The prints are a bit too dark, but it doesn't have to be related with
non-OEM supplies (prints made on the original ink/paper were also a bit
too dark for me).

How should I start? I think the ideal situation is to have a 'hard-copy'
of some calibration file printed on a properly calibrated printer and
try to match it varying various settings in the printer driver.

I use aftermarket ink (for Canon) and I also use Qimage photo software.
This is highly recommended software for razor sharp photos giving you
incredible detail. It was like putting glasses on my 10 power Lumix
camera. After several years of printing photos on the same photo paper
(Costco Glossy) I find that moving the slider in Qimage to +3 or +4 for
contrast and -1 or -2 brightness (my sister also fiddles a notch with
the gamma) gives great printouts. I never have to move the color balance
lever in print properties. It's a simple robotic operation for me -
contrast +3/+4, brightness -1/-2 and away I go. But then you're using
HP. The settings may not apply. ;-)

-Taliesyn

 

[measekite]

I use aftermarket ink (for Canon) and he lost a printhead.
I also use Qimage photo software.
This is highly recommended software for razor sharp photos giving you
incredible detail. It was like putting glasses on my 10 power Lumix
camera. After several years of printing photos on the same photo paper
(Costco Glossy)

before he said he used dollar store paper

 

[Frank]

measekite wrote:

he lost a printhead.

Where does it say that?

before he said he used dollar store paper

Dollar store?
You're either drunk, on drugs or both. Do you have any idea of what an
absolute fool you've made of yourself over the years in this ng?
Do you? Cause we all know what a buffoon you are and just how much you lie!
You think we don't remember? If you don't then you're really much dumber
than originally thought.
Take my advice, sell your little nikon, give your ip4000 to charity and
get out of your moms basement and never post in this ng again.
Oh, and we all see that you've buried your "stan" character. Well,
that's was idiotic of you to try and fool us. You moron.
What a loser you are.
Get help and get lost.
Frank

 

[Jerry1111]

Non OEM paper is dependent on the brand.

non-OEM paper doesn't exist. Every paper is made by someone.
Did you know that papers from AT LEAST 3 big printer manufacturers are
actually done on the same production line? Of course you don't.

Now is you have a Canon
printer and use Epson matte paper are you using OEM or non OEM papers.
I would say the printer, paper and ink need to bear the same name.

You can say it. If fact you can say anything in the internet world - who
cares? ;-)

Now the ink. Well you get what you paid for so if you really want the
best use OEM ink.

And get too dark images with it. Thanks.

Read your printer manual and see what ink they recommend and use it.

Read what people are saying about you... and answer AT LEAST one
question (of course if you can) instead of behaving like a... I've got
no english word for it ;-)

 

[Frank]

Read what people are saying about you... and answer AT LEAST one
question (of course if you can) instead of behaving like a... I've got
no english word for it ;-)

How about moron...idiot...loser? o
Frank

 

[Frank]

measekite wrote:

It should be evident that companies who actually mfg things for other
companies are given a set of specifications to meet.

Actually no. That's not how it works. The manufacturer give the
prospective client a range of specs that they can manufacturer to and
the client choses which specs he wants.
You don't know a damn thing about contract manufacturing or ink or
printers or paper or anything that we've ever seen you post about.
We're so tired of your bullshit in this ng. Get lost ok?
Frank

 

[measekite]

non-OEM paper doesn't exist. Every paper is made by someone.
Did you know that papers from AT LEAST 3 big printer manufacturers are
actually done on the same production line? Of course you don't.

It should be evident that companies who actually mfg things for other
companies are given a set of specifications to meet. As long as those
specifications are met it does not matter what particular machines or
people make the article. In the case of paper the printer OEM lays down
the specifications and they do test the result to make sure they are met
before their name goes on them. I can see the difference between
Costco, Epson, and Canon glossy papers.

 

[Jerry1111]

How about moron...idiot...loser? o

I'd say not enough strength ;-)
Anyway, no point in wasting my time - I'll better try to fix those
colors ;-)