Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "lovelipp" 
<ArleneLoveL@a...> wrote:
> I use an Epson 3000 with a Dell pc and MIS original quadtones,& 
Epson 
> driver.Does anyone have a workflow for this combo? As soon as I 
> finish this last set of qauds in my printer,what is the best of the 
> new generation of archival quads? I prefer the warmer neutrals and 
> most of my prints are 16 x 20.(my work is street photography, 
> documenting the universal hoax).
>  The generosity and support of people in this group has been 
> overwhelming and I think Paul Roark should be nominated for 
> sainthood. 
>      Best to all, Arlene Love
>                   ArleneLoveL@a.

>If I were you I would research thoroughly before making a decision 
>as to which inks to go with. I also have an Epson 3000. I was 
>printing with the original Piezo inks. I had never had a clogging  
>problem thus causing the nozzles to drop out during printing. When 
>my carts ran out, the original Piezo inks were discontinued, so I 
>went with the Piezotone inks offered by the same company that 
>marketed the Piezo quads. For me it was a big mistake. These inks 
>just will not act right in my 3000. I am not alone either, as I have 
>heard of others with 3000's with very same problem. I can only 
>print approx. 100 sq.inches and the black and cyan nozzle will drop 
>out. One cleaning and I can go another 100 sq. inches or so. Had I 
>researched first, I would have learned that the original inks are 
>available thru bwguys.com. 
>I have participated in two print exchanges and it seeme those who 
>use the 3000 are using MIS quad with curver, or the original Piezo.
>I hope that others reading this post will jump in, especially if 
>they have any insite or testimony that may offer other suggestions 
>because I also would like to know if I have any other alternatives.
>Incidently I will be advertising a 220 ml set of Piezotone inks 
>soon. Anyone interested I will make you a pretty good deal. Made 
>approx 30  8x10"s with them. wilfedm@...