Don't forget to read the latest FAQ (frequently asked questions)!
(what to do with them)
The curves below are for making enlarged desktop negatives with an Epson 1270 printer. The negative material you should use is Pictorico OHP Film. This is available from various retailers or directly from Pictorico at www.pictorico.com/. or call 888-879-8592. Pictorico is now offering this same material in rolls 17" wide X 66' in length.
Mountain Studios in Colorado is selling this same material in large and small formats. They also carry cleaning cartridges for Epson printers. For information on price and availability, go to http://www.uncletim.com/film or email Tim Gillespie or call him at 800-472-4308 (U.S. only). From outside the U.S. call 303-449-7588.
Mac: Control-Click on the Thumbnail to Download Link to Disk.
PC: right-click on the Thumbnail and Download Link to Disk
A Handy Step Tablet to Include with Your Negatives
Step50.jpg
(7600 and 9600 printers too)
Platinum Curve
curve for inkjet negatives from the Epson 2200 on Pictorico OHP
Platinum and Silver Gelatin Printer Settings
(using the stock PK inks)
print dialog box for Epson 2200, Photoshop 7, Mac OSX
(PCs will provide these settings in a different way; you might have to explore)
Silver Gelatin Curve
curve for inkjet negatives from the Epson 2200 on Pictorico Photo Gallery Hi-Gloss White Film
(Note: this is a white plastic material, very different from the Pictorico OHP)
Silver Gelatin Printer Settings
(using the stock PK inks)
print dialog box for Epson 2200, Photoshop 7, Mac OSX
(PCs will provide these settings in a different way; you might have to explore)
Epson 1280
A Curve for Making Inkjet Negatives for Platinum Contact Printing on the Epson 1280.
Note: Use the Colorized, Spectral Density method as fully discussed in Chapter 12 of Making Digital Negatives. Colorize with CMYK values of 0/55/55/0.
(i-curve)
Screen Shot of the Epson 1280 Print Dialog Box in Photoshop 6.
A Curve for Making Inkjet Negatives on the Epson 1280 for Silver Gelatin Contact Printing.
Note: Use all six inks (don't colorize). See Chapter 12 of Making Digital Negatives for more information.
Important!
When you are making colorized negatives in Photoshop, it is important to have your Color Settings set correctly. Download the Photoshop Color Settings (to the right) and Load them from within the Color Settings dialog box (Edit>Color Settings).
To Download on a Mac, Control-Click the box to the right to Download Link to Disk; on a PC, right-click.
Be sure to read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page for More Information and Troubleshooting Help.
Epson 1160/Piezography
The Epson 1160 does an excellent job of making desktop negatives for Platinum Printing. Use this curve with Jon Cone's Quadtone Inks and Piezography Software.
(Learn more about Jon Cone's Pigmented Inks and Software at www.inkjetmall.com)
Screen Shot of the Epson 1160 Piezography Export Dialog Box as Used for Making Digital Negatives on Pictorico OHP Film:
Epson 2000P
A Curve for Making Inkjet Negatives for Platinum on the Epson 2000P Using all six color inks.
Note: this is a prototype curve so you may have to do some curve tweaking to get your contrast right.
Screen Shot of the Epson 2000P Print Dialog Box as Used for Making Digital Negatives on Pictorico OHP Film.
Epson 1270
A Curve for Making Inkjet Negatives for Silver Gelatin Contact Printing on the Epson 1270 Using all six color inks.
A Curve for Making Inkjet Negatives for Platinum Contact Printing on the Epson 1270
Using all six color inks.
(This Curve Updated 6-08-01)
Screen Shot of the Epson 1270 Print Dialog Box
(This is how you should set your printer to make the negatives.)
