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[wcandrews@sccoast.net]

As requested, the spread sheet has been modified to include using CostCo Signature paper and OCP ink.

It is interesting to me that the cost savings with the CostCo paper reduces as the print size gets larger. Unless the CostCo paper does as good as the Red River, I'll stay with the Red River paper. I know it is good.

I will buy a pack of the 8.5 x 11 CostCo paper and profile it. I'll then print the same test prints I did when comparing OCP ink with OEM ink on Red River paper. I'll report my observations.

Good Luck,
Wil

 

[l_d_allan]

Looking forward to it. This printing newbie finds the cost advantages of the 8.5x11" Kirkland paper to be compellingly attractive, especially while I get "up to speed". The larger format paper isn't nearly as cost advantageous on a cost per sq.inch basis ... like a factor of 3x to 4x or higher. Ouch.

Are you familiar with software from www.chromix.com? My impression is that you can view and evaluate gamut with it. Perhaps it turns numbers from profile patches into a 2D or 3D chart?