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I'd like to quote OP from another thread yesterday....
"" 95% of computer and component problems......... ARE OPERATOR ERROR))))))))))))) ""
Are the ColorCamms problematic?
Well they do have a few quirks but I have found most of them can be overcome with minimal effort applied. I can show you prints that would amaze you and not just small stuff either. I think most PC users tried an unsuccessful aproach to achieve good print results, they continously tried to fix the machine instead of looking to the artwork, I'll give you an example... The machine seems to have trouble printing a blue to white gradient without banding BUT if you print let's say a blue sky with white fluffy clouds (which is basically the same thing) it prints beautifully so you have to ask yourself what is the difference between these two files, solution - Rasterize gradients or better yet create them in Photoshop at high res, add a touch of noise , save as tiff, mask Tiff file into your vector artwork and presto a clean smooth gradient print. This is just one small example but to sum it up briefly I simply experimented with the machine to find out what it prints flawlessly and that's how I built the files for print on the PC-600.
In response to the outragous operating costs I found a solution to that as well. I purchased a large quantity of Roland ribbons off an internet auction for roughly $5 each so for me to print full color CMY is roughly $1.88 per sq ft. Now for example if I'm doin a set of truck doors for $250.00-$400.00 I think $11.00 to $15.00 in ink costs is definetly not gonna break me and would probably spend more in vinyl costs if the job were done in multiple color cut vinyl.
This post is not meant to be argumentative at all, it's just to let you know that there is always more than one way to look at a situation and that each individual actually has the ability to choose their own perception of that situation. Oh and that YES the Colorcams have been used in a profitable, productive & professional environment. I am not trying to cut corners or get by with less, as a matter of fact my Versacamm sits right around the corner in the other room while my PC-600 accomadates this work station and that's where it will stay "working & making me money"
Man I'll probably really get it for this one, maybe I'll just pull out the Busa and go for a real ride (absoloutly no alcohol involved)
"" 95% of computer and component problems......... ARE OPERATOR ERROR))))))))))))) ""
Are the ColorCamms problematic?
Well they do have a few quirks but I have found most of them can be overcome with minimal effort applied. I can show you prints that would amaze you and not just small stuff either. I think most PC users tried an unsuccessful aproach to achieve good print results, they continously tried to fix the machine instead of looking to the artwork, I'll give you an example... The machine seems to have trouble printing a blue to white gradient without banding BUT if you print let's say a blue sky with white fluffy clouds (which is basically the same thing) it prints beautifully so you have to ask yourself what is the difference between these two files, solution - Rasterize gradients or better yet create them in Photoshop at high res, add a touch of noise , save as tiff, mask Tiff file into your vector artwork and presto a clean smooth gradient print. This is just one small example but to sum it up briefly I simply experimented with the machine to find out what it prints flawlessly and that's how I built the files for print on the PC-600.
In response to the outragous operating costs I found a solution to that as well. I purchased a large quantity of Roland ribbons off an internet auction for roughly $5 each so for me to print full color CMY is roughly $1.88 per sq ft. Now for example if I'm doin a set of truck doors for $250.00-$400.00 I think $11.00 to $15.00 in ink costs is definetly not gonna break me and would probably spend more in vinyl costs if the job were done in multiple color cut vinyl.
This post is not meant to be argumentative at all, it's just to let you know that there is always more than one way to look at a situation and that each individual actually has the ability to choose their own perception of that situation. Oh and that YES the Colorcams have been used in a profitable, productive & professional environment. I am not trying to cut corners or get by with less, as a matter of fact my Versacamm sits right around the corner in the other room while my PC-600 accomadates this work station and that's where it will stay "working & making me money"
Man I'll probably really get it for this one, maybe I'll just pull out the Busa and go for a real ride (absoloutly no alcohol involved)
