Digital BW, The Print

Jonathan,

>I have a 3000 and only print with German Etching 310 and Photo Rag
>308.  I place the paper in the manual feed slot in the top of the
>printer.  I grasp both top edges of the paper with my hands and wait
>for the printer to start trying to feed the paper.  As this happens,
>I push down firmly but not too hard...enough for the printer feed
>mechanism to grab the paper.  Works every time.

That's good news.  My surprise is that the thick paper can even be shoved
through that slot.  I guess it's just a matter of refining one's technique.

What inkset do you use?

I've loaded the Ultra Tone inkset in my 3000 and must confess that the
neutral curves I've written do show some roughness that some will notice in
small prints.  The dot size and lack of variability is noticeable.
Nonetheless, I'll complete a set of UT curves.  Those who are just doing
large prints with the 3000 will probably be satisfied with the output.  Then
I'll switch over to the monotone, FS/Piezo-compatible inkset.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com
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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark"
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> Arlene,
>
> How do you feed the thick paper through the 3000?
>
> Paul
> http://www.PaulRoark.com
> _________________________________________
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lovelipp [mailto:ArleneLoveL@a...]
> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 8:33 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Epson 3000
>
>
> It's the only printer I've ever used for dedicated B&W, and I love
it
> so much, I may even buy another now, just to have it, in case... It
> takes the heavy German Etching 310 with no problem. After heavy use
> for over 3 years, I had to have it repaired only once. I'm
delighted
> that Paul is going to support it now.
>                            Best to all
>                               Arlene