Digital BW, The Print

"niakapa" <niakapa@...> wrote:
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>...I am thinking of going with Epson 1400 and the Eboni inks. ...

> Will the above combination be fine if left idle for up to a few months? 


I don't know.  Mine has never clogged from non-use, but a month is probably the longest it's been totally idle. 



> (a) Get these prefilled cartridges: http://www.inksupply.com/product-details.cfm?pn=EB6-1400-SET


Yes.


> (b) These ink bottles http://www.inksupply.com/eb6.cfm .


The color ones and K, not the LLK and LK.  You might want to test the carts first to be sure they are what you want.

> Do I need anything else with these?


For refilling you'll need a 10 cc syringe and dull needle - I like the 4" ones to reach into the bottles.  They used to be on an MIS accessories page.  If you run a cart totally out you'll need a bottom fill adapter.  You'll see I recommend a modification.  See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Modified-Bottom-Fill-Adapter.pdf

> (c) quadtone RIP software (optional).

> (d) Some simple starter paper: Hahnemuhle Photo Rag (warm) or Epson Hot Press Natural (neutral). 


Yes, and maybe Premier Art Smooth BW.  Atlex.com has good prices.



> In my darkroom days I prefered a slight warm tone on RC satin or luster surfaces.


Eboni is matte paper only.  Under glass they look about the same.  I think matte is better unless the lighting is perfect.  For snapshots most seem to prefer a type of glossy paper.

Good luck with the system.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com