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Using a RIP for color management, types of RIP software available, and more. We get asked all the time whether RIP software should be used for color management. In this episode of #AskBC, we provide answers. Using a RIP for color management – practical? Types of RIP software available Difficulty involved in using a RIP Read More The post RIP Software and Color Management appeared first on Breathing Color Blog.

Some tips on how to buy a used printer – what to look for when shopping for a printer in person, what tests to run on a printer, and more. We interview Ron Ardito, who has been installing and servicing Epson printers since they started printing color, and ask him about best practices for buying Read More The post How to Buy a Used Printer appeared first on Breathing Color Blog.

Most common RIP’s for the 9890 & 7890, using non Epson inks, best practices for keeping them running smoothly, and more. This week Epson technician Ron Ardito focuses on some common issues and maintenance tips for the Epson Stylus Pro 9890 & 7890. Ink Sets, Orange and Green Inks, Print speed vs other models Buying Read More The post Troubleshooting the Epson Stylus 9890 & 7890 appeared first on Breathing Color Blog.

Expert opinion the Epson 9900 & 7900, power cleaning the printers, ideal usage patterns, and more. We interviewed Ron Ardito, who has been installing and servicing Epson printers since they started printing color. He and his firm operate out of Manhattan and he sees all types of variations of these printers in the wild. Everything Read More The post Troubleshooting the Epson 9900 & 7900 appeared first on Breathing Color Blog.

Learn how to display photo prints without the glass – types of brands that will work for this, how to apply them, and more. Did you know you can varnish a photo paper print and display it without the glass? what kind of varnish can you use types of brands that will work for this Read More The post How to Display Photo Prints Without the Glass appeared first on Breathing Color Blog.

The matte black vs photo black problem defined, the most frequent issues and use cases, and more. Let’s talk about printing with matte black and photo black ink when your printer can only accept one or the other. Why you should care and how you can even save a little bit of money. The matte Read More The post Photo Black Ink V Matte Black Ink appeared first on Breathing Color Blog.