Mark A couple of things. A few folks have suggested that the ability to reverse images may be a function of the laser printer. This may be correct but I...
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Katie Harper
ktnharper
Apr 1, 2003 2:20 am
on 3/31/03 8:35 PM, Brian Molanphy at bmolanphy@... wrote: If there is a way to print negatives, I can't find it with any of my current ...
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Brian Molanphy
ht5052
Apr 1, 2003 1:35 am
Message: 6 Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 09:05:07 -0500 From: Katie Harper <knharper@...> Subject: Laserprinter Software for Negs I'm curious about this, too. I...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Mar 31, 2003 7:33 pm
Joel Yes, there is a difference in the ratios used for processing shallower plates and thicker plates. Thanks for bringing it up. I don't believe I've ever...
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Joel Benson
joeleoleol
Mar 31, 2003 5:42 pm
Hi Gerald, I do wash out by hand, but I think you could do what I'm talking about with an automatic washout unit by just putting the plate in for less time. ...
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Katie Harper
ktnharper
Mar 31, 2003 2:05 pm
I'm curious about this, too. I have a Mac and recently upgraded to 10.2.4. The "Postscript" section that used to be in my printer options when I used the Page...
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Michael T Metz
weltyah
Mar 31, 2003 1:57 pm
Mark: Are you sure you can't print reverse with your current document? Most printer setups allow printing in reverse. This procedure is independent from the...
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Mike Gastin
combaticus
Mar 31, 2003 1:21 pm
When it comes to software, you will get as many differing views as people contributing. My experience has been that Adobe's PageMaker is a decent, workable and...
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typetom@...
Mar 31, 2003 5:55 am
In a message dated 3/30/2003 mknudsen@... writes: << One feature I know I need is the ability to print reversed images on my laser printer. I cannot do...
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mknudsenatjps
Mar 31, 2003 4:33 am
I have just printed my first job with an "inhouse" photopolymer plate produced on homemade equipment. I am really pleased with the results. However, the...
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Fritz Klinke
nagraph81433
Mar 30, 2003 11:32 pm
There is plenty of new metal type available, from us and several other foundries. Unless you can locate a shop with a nice supply of used type that isn't beat...
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sonya Mccllough
sonyamacdesigns
Mar 30, 2003 3:54 pm
Please, please add "how to get started in PP". I live in Tennessee and have been trying to find metal type locally for about 3 weeks now. Have decided to...
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David S. Rose
davidsemelrose
Mar 29, 2003 11:52 pm
Wow, I feel really humbled after all those lovely comments about my little introduction [blush]. Members of this list should be aware that Gerald, Katie and...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Mar 29, 2003 5:21 am
Joel The advice you give here regarding the staggered exposure rates is one of the keys to making this work. And thanks for pointing that out. Was wondering...
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David Goodrich
dlgoodrich2000
Mar 29, 2003 4:16 am
I have a Nolan proof press and find it is usable for exactly what it is called: proofing. You put the galley with type on the bed, ink it with a brayer, drop...
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Harold Kyle
boxcarpress
Mar 29, 2003 12:24 am
... Perhaps you know this but you need to squeegie the mat between mounting plates on the platen. If the mat is wet at all it won't hold the plates. It may...
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Chip Schilling
chip55413
Mar 28, 2003 9:20 pm
... periods as well, can get deformed by the brushes. Zida, What are you using to expose your plates? I have found the wavy lines to be caused by a point...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Mar 28, 2003 8:12 pm
Someone from this list earlier e-mailed me today a question about Illustrator files but I accidentally deleted the message before I could get around to...
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Zida Borcich
zidab2002
Mar 28, 2003 7:49 pm
Thanks Gerald How do I get the extra one deleted? Do you do that or do I? Will try your suggestions re: disappearing dots. Best, Z ... -- STUDIO Z MENDOCINO ...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Mar 28, 2003 7:05 pm
Zida I have two addresses for you, both set to receive individual postings. I think this is the simple answer? In regard to the wavy line problem. You do need...
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InkPotJim@...
inkpotjim
Mar 28, 2003 6:35 pm
In a message dated 03/27/2003 11:16:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Gerald - Thanks for the info. Yes, I imagine that a Vandercook repro press would be my ...
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Harold Kyle
boxcarpress
Mar 28, 2003 6:29 pm
... Longer exposures ought to help. This will allow the polymer at the base of the plate to harden enough to remain attached in place during washout. I have...
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Joel Benson
joeleoleol
Mar 28, 2003 6:12 pm
... Zida, I can think of two remedies, short of the digital fattening that you are doing: The first thing I would try is a longer exposure. This will get you...
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Zida Borcich
zidab2002
Mar 28, 2003 5:53 pm
Hi Gerald I am getting two of every posting. Can you help me figure out how to remedy this annoying habit? As to the wavy line problem, it seems that really...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Mar 28, 2003 5:16 pm
John, I will send you a Request Profile. This will come as an email. Follow this and you will be able to obtain your Yahoo ID and have access to the...
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Paul W Romaine
promaine2
Mar 28, 2003 2:10 pm
... Hi John, If you subscribed to the PPLetterpress listserv via the Yahoo website, then you should have an ID and Password to access the PPLetterpress site...
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Paul W Romaine
promaine2
Mar 28, 2003 2:01 pm
I'd also agree about the excellence of David Rose's Introduction, as well as his Bibliography on typography. The document started out as a post he made on the...
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Mike Gastin
combaticus
Mar 28, 2003 1:01 pm
Thank you, Gerald! This site is a wonderful resource. Mike...
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Katie Harper
ktnharper
Mar 28, 2003 12:51 pm
If you decide that small bases are what you need, I forgot to mention that Harold Kyle of Boxcar Press can also make small aluminum bases (without the grid) in...
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Katie Harper
ktnharper
Mar 28, 2003 12:38 pm
Lisa: Gerald's advice about David Rose's article is a very good one. It's one of the most thorough and informative articles on general letterpress that you may...
