Digital BW, The Print

Thanks Barry. Very good web site. Thank you.

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From: Barry Kelsall [mailto:bktimes@...] 
Sent: domingo, 27 de julho de 2003 15:58
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Printer advice for a new member of the list


> Russ, you said something in your message that I really didn't know: is

> the printer longevity really 75 years or more?

You'll be lucky if your printer lasts more than 7 years but the prints
are rated against fading for 75 yrs <g>.

Most inkjet printers come with dye inks, with prints rated to last
anywhere from 2 weeks to 25 years. The 2200 uses Epson's Ultrachrome
ink, which is an "encapsulated" pigment ink. The Ultrachrome ink prints
are rated to last 40-75 years & beyond. In both cases, dye & pigment, it
depends greatly on which paper you choose.

For dye inks think vegetables, for pigment inks think tiny little
rocks...

I use an Epson 1160, MIS FSN ink with Eboni black, and the R9
(Piezography) plug-in. Because this pigment ink is non-encapsulated, the
prints are rated for light fastness for up to 100 years or more, again
depending on the paper.

Check MIS's website for a wealth of information -
http://www.inksupply.com - the quadtone section deals with B&W printing.

good luck
-BK




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