Repairing HP
DesignJet , Z3100, Z3200ps, Z Series Printers
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
About the people who have influenced me and many other people using HP Z Series printers.
By
Mark Lindquist 1-04-2017
MICHAEL REICHMANN
Michael Reichmann was a visionary. He was one of the very first
to use the HP Z3100 printers
and immediately saw the advantages for photographers. He fell in
love with the printer's ability
to make faithful reproductions of his images, and he influenced
countless thousands who went
on to purchase the printers which started a print revolution
because of the Z3100's ability to
make custom profiles. It was because of
Michael's video and review that
I became aware of
the printer and subsequently bought my first 44" HP Z3100 printer.
Above: Michael Reichmann's video on setting up the Z3100 24" printer,
January 5, 2007.
This was before the printer was available on the market. Michael
set it up, tested it and made prints.
Accompanying the video was a full review on luminous-landscape.com.
Ernst Dinkla
Ernst Dinkla is one of the most knowledgeable professional
printers on Luminous-Landscape Forum:Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks.
At the beginning of LuLa, Ernst brought
his significant expertise to the forum,
helping Z3100 users, including myself, to start making color managed
workflow generated prints.Ever patient and mindful he was dealing with photographers and artists,
Ernst built a solid forum reputation as one of the most knowledgeable printers. Additionally, he
has made his SpectrumViz plot system
available as a resource for forum participants. Ernst has been
supportive of my efforts to help individuals with Z3200 printer
problems and has been a tremendous resource for me as well as
countless others who go to Luminous-Landscape: Printing: Printers,
Papers and Inks, looking for answers to questions.
Ernst answered the question: "What is a fine art printer?"
"I have printed for "artists"
since approx 1975. Silkscreen printing in my own shop, some other
techniques when I founded, with some other guys, a collective
artist's printing facility in 1981 (Daglicht, Eindhoven) and inkjet
printing since 1999 in my shop again. "Artists" as I do not believe
you would expect them to be alike in all qualities, so you may not
expect that Fine Art printers are all made from the same mold. My
view on it my differ from the next guy. I have no disdain for the
local T-shirt printer, what comes from his shop has a market too and
when his customers are happy with the product he must have some
skills. Fine Art is already a superlative I would not use and is
less used over here as we say Art which covers a wider field with
less pretensions.
"What I find important in my work is to be able to understand the
artist's goals or if I do not understand them, create a situation
where it works for the artist, as long as my shop is not destroyed
one way or another. Sometimes I have to warn them about possible
problems but there has to be some flexibility like one adapts to the
data and pieces they bring in. Wallet sizes differ too. I think my
broad interests in technology helps but I know other art printers
that are more practical in their approach and they have good
solutions too. The other important thing is integrity in what you
supply; in what the artists, galleries, musea, art buyers expect in
print runs, media use, claims made. Yes, I have seen some cheating
as well in that environment but I try to keep my end of the process
clean as that lasts in time.
"If you check the knowledge of people here that write in some forums
like the color management forum then I see that printing knowledge
can be found in both art printers and the broader range of the
printing facilities. It is is a good thing if it is available in an
art print shop but does not work well if the other criteria summed
up are not met.
"Some knowledge of art history, trends in art is convenient. An art
printer will not appreciate all the art made in his shop but he
should assist on all kinds of projects. In that sense his place is
not different from a shoemaker repairing the customer's shoes of
whatever fashion. If you want to be creative in art then do that in
your own work and not by steering other artist's work in a direction
you like. That said when asked by the artist which solution could be
found for this or that expression of the work at hand you might
suggest some ways with empathy, intelligence for the artist and the
work. You should have experience in this technology that goes beyond
that of the artist so there is a source. Suggest, not dictate. Give
more than one solution."
Bryan Glynn
Bryan Glynn absolutely rocked the DIY repair world for HP Z Series
printer users with the publication of his belt repair video on
YouTube. When that video first came out, everyone was floored that
a mere mortal would take it upon himself to undertake the job of a
specialized repair technician and strip a printer down to its frame
and effect repairs in-house sans the expensive repair man.
Bryan is of course one of the most supportive of all, even to this
day keeping his video on his website when he no longer has his
printer. Additionally, Bryan has been personally supportive giving
me permission to publish some of his notes on my websites dealing
with HP Z Series repairs. When I first balked at doing the repair,
he casually stated that I was making too much out of it, and it could
be done. His inspiration was what got me started repairing these
printers.
John Dean
John Dean (deanwork on the forum) is a professional printer working
out of Atlanta, GA, who has been a long time HP Z3100 user and
supporter. John has exceptional knowledge and skills printing with
the Z3100 printers. He has been supportive and helpful on several
forums along with Ernst Dinkla (on Large Format Photography). John has
shared his knowledge with many about the
Z series printers and is an individual I would go to for information
about how to accomplish the very best in fine art printing with
black and white being a specialty. I'm very appreciative of John's
help.
Geraldo Garcia
Geraldo Garcia is a professional printer working out of Rio de
Janeiro - Brazil.Geraldo is a wonderful resource on Luminous-Landscape, sharing
professional experiences and techniques
working with HP Z3100 and Z3200 printers. Geraldo has been
important to me for his supportive sharing of professional
information and insights about the printers. Recently he
created a tutorial about making
profiles for other printers on the Z3200ps printer and helped me
with a hard to find solution to a difficult problem. I very much appreciate
the support of Geraldo, an excellent all-around knowledgeable
professional.
Mark
McCormick-Goodhart
Mark McCormick-Goodhart
owns and operates Aardenberg Imaging in Massachusetts, and is
considered one of the leading authorities on paper and ink longevity.
Mark has always been a voice of
reason, and has an amazing background, having worked at the
Smithsonian for 9 years, and founding Aardenburg Imaging which is
the counterpart to Wilhelm Institute. Mark recently added a
44" Z3200 ps printer to his stable. I
am in awe of his encyclopedic knowledge of
color and color theory. Always helpful, Mark McCormick is
another supportive individual deserving of
significant acknowledgment and recognition. I appreciate Mark's
contributions.
Others
who have contributed:
John Nollendorfs
Ted Dickens
William Chitham
SPECIAL THANKS:
Kevin Raber
CEO and publisher of Luminous-Landscape
The HP
Barcelona Team
Carles Magrinyà
(Worldwide Strategic Marketing Manager, HP DesignJet
Printers)
*Special thanks to all the great folks on The Luminous Landscape
Forum (Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks) there is a great deal
of knowledge and help there. Professional printers, photographers,
artists, and hobbyists, all share their experience and knowledge. An
excellent resource.
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