Digital BW, The Print

Richard Vanek <yahoo@...> wrote:
>
> Paul,... Which inks / paper combination would you recommend 
> for large format prints on 7500 if you would like to create
> the most stable fine art print with deep black?

Eboni or Carbon-6 on the best paper possible.  The one likely to last the longest  is Arches un-coated watercolor paper.  However, it's dmax is acceptable, but not  great.  I think  the Epson Hot Press Natural might be one I'd  try.  It  does have  an excellent dmax.

Two caveats:  First, the dilute  Eboni inks need agitating.  With teh 7500 the seals on the standard carts probably will leak if they are pulled out  for  agitation too much.  So, you may want to use one of  the funnel fill  carts and  "agitate"  the ink with a syringe in the cart.

Second, the 7500 does not print as smoothly on Arches watercolor  paper as I'd like.  You'll be able to see dots on close inspection.  This is the main reason I moved  to the 7800.

 
> Could you please tell  me more what you mean by C6 base?

See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf

Hope  this helps.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com