Discussion Fb500 red

[Turnergraphics]

Seems I saw a thread where somebody had figured out how to get a good looking red on a HP FB500. I know it can be done because I've done it by accident before. But I reprint the same file now with different results. I have changed ink brands and no longer use HP inks. Any help?

 

[FrankW]

Other ink brands than HP could have a different color gamut which can lead to problems with standard profiles.

Depending on the RIP you use different possibilities are available to match colors.

 

[greysquirrel]

Buy a spectrophotometer to rewrite or at least recalibrate your color profiles

 

[javagod]

Graysquirrel, are you calibrating the FB500? I've tied a number of time with Onyx and the pattern is so small that I find it next to imposable to calibrate with my handheld spectrometer.

 

[LarryB]

When I had my HP FB500 I used INX international ink. The red was much more vibrant and saved me 25% over OEM ink. Used the ink for many years with little issue

 

[greysquirrel]

you should be set up to calibrate by strip not swatch correct? Do you have the slide that cane with the eyeOne?

 

[javagod]

I will double check

 

[Turnergraphics]

When I had my HP FB500 I used INX international ink. The red was much more vibrant and saved me 25% over OEM ink. Used the ink for many years with little issue

I have fewer printhead problems using Bordeux inks than with any other brands. Hesitant to change. Does INX work ok? I haven't changed a single print head in over a year.

 

[LarryB]

INX worked great. There were probably 4 sign shops near me who I knew were using it without any issues. It’s much better color fidelity than HP at a cheaper price. No brainer for me.

 

[Turnergraphics]

INX worked great. There were probably 4 sign shops near me who I knew were using it without any issues. It’s much better color fidelity than HP at a cheaper price. No brainer for me.

I tried their magenta and reds look great now. Thanks for the tip.

 

[RabidOne]

We have a 550 and have been using INX for years. No issues whatsover and haven't changed any printheads (other than when that guy trashed a few printing acoustic ceiling tiles).