Yes, I realize that information overload is a real danger, but I always seem to find a nugget or two in whatever is headed to the garbage. (I'll admit to a tendency to be a pack rat... I also strive to hold at least three conflicting theories.)
I believe that if it looks good it is good. But...
Which may be why I like the matte paper best with this printer: The deeper and richer blacks. I am, although, impressed with how they are represented on glossy paper.
Given the cost of OEM inks, and the work involved in refilling (not much, imho) I recently made the move to start doing it. Now since whatever I choose to do becomes unpopular, expect refilling to die...
I rented a Colormunki pro to see if it could help with my setup. Which is:
- Epson WF-3620
- Precision Colors DuraBrite inks
- Red River papers
Overall: Yes, it worked well (for my eyes). Even with OEM inks it seemed to print a bit on the cyan side. With Red River profiles and PC inks it...
I print various things more than once a week. This last check was after printing a bunch of brochures in a session.
As far as which Red River paper, I've not settled on a final set yet. I've been going through their sample kit and will be making a few final choices in the next week or two...
Time, as they say, heals all wounds and perhaps "clogged" nozzles. Having been printing a bit recently I ran a new nozzle check not expecting a change and Lo! The clogged nozzle has cleared itself. It was probably, as @mikling said, a tenacious air bubble that has been rattled free.
@The Hat , thanks, but my main issue is the lack of mac support as I ditched windows a decade ago after several decades of fighting it and Linux variants.
I've been asking the same questions. What I've found is software that will do what you want, but it's expensive. Scan a reference to calibrate your scanner, prin a target and scan that to generate a profile.
You could also go with a profile creation company and print their target and have them...
I'm playing with a 3260 and do like the results on matte paper. Glossy paper, even with the Red River profiles for Durabrite, can be "odd." Strange thing is that with RR metallic paper is looks pretty good - even the ones that were odd on glossy. Do note that I'm using Precision Colors inks.