Digital BW, The Print

"John K Stacy" <John_K_Stacy@...> wrote:
>
> Thx Paul,
> 
> So, for the 2000P, which inks/papers do you recommend?? 
> I'm ready for testing!!!
> 

I'd use Carbon-6.  See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Carbon-6.pdf

I'd mix it with the C6b base -- 
See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf

(I don't think the Tergitol surfactant in the C6c base is needed for the 2000P.  In fact, the Edwal LFN might not even be needed, but I'd use it.)

For relatively neutral prints on non-OBA paper, I'd use Epson Hot Press Natural.  For cooler prints yet, I'd use Premier Art Smooth BW (with OBAs).

For medium warm prints on economical paper, I'd use Red River Aurora Natural.

If I were printing for the local museum I'd use Premier Art Smooth 325, and possibly also Epson Premier Art Scrapbook if the 325 doesn't feed well.  I'd buy the non-Red River papers at www.Atlex.com.

The main problem I'd look for is carts that don't fit well and allow air to be pulled into the ink around the inlets.  I'm suspicious that these old style multi-ink carts from third parties sometimes did not seal well. 

Good luck.  Let us know how it all works out.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com