Digital BW, The Print

Thanks for the advise, Edward.

Do you have any experience printing on Ilford papers with the 1280/UT-2 combo?  I have a sample packet of their Galerie smoth gloss on the way from inkjetart.com and am thinking of trying the pearl finish also.
   Edward Wiseman <pahts@...> wrote: 
>     The MIS UT-2 inks ARE in fact pigment inks, and by most accounts very
> "archival", depending upon what paper(s) you are printing on..
>  My advice base on personal experience  would be for you to first try a set
> of "filled" carts from MIS, and use Paul Roark's curves..I think you will
> really like the results..If that works out for you,  get a set or two of
> their re-fillable "spongeless" carts, and buy your ink in 4 oz bottles from
> them..
> IMHO, stay away from any CFS/CIS systems..They all work pretty good for a
> while, but then tend to clog up with remedies of very mixed results..(I've
> owned 4 of them..)..You may also want to consider the QTR (quad tone rip)
> from Roy Harrington, which only costs $50.00 and has a really easy graphic
> interface....
> 
> Good Luck and above all ahve some FUN!!
> 
> Eddie Wiseman
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "foxfire.nc06" <davidbrinson@...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 7:33 PM
> Subject: [Digital BW] UT-2 inks with the Epson 1280 start-up
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> Howdy folks,  I just signed up with your group and LOOK FORWARD to
> learning and sharing info with all!  I just purchased a new 1280
> (hasn't even arrived yet) and want to use it dedicated to black and
> white.  My other printer is the R1800, for color.  While surfing last
> night, I came across MIS and the UT-2 information on their website and
> am considering this set-up for BW prints, mostly portraits.  Thinking
> out loud:  I have never had a dye based printer before; only after
> purchasing the 1280 online LAST NIGHT, I learned that there are some
> issues of permanance with the ink/paper combinations.  While up to 3:30
> last night researching this, MIS and the UT-2 inks kept popping up.
> And today, while on Nikonians, I learned of your discussion group, so
> here I am. I have read a few of the posts and am wondering if this
> would be the way to go for BW printing.  My main concern now is
> permanence.  This is a mouthful I know, but I need your help!!  Thanks,
> many times over!!!
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