Digital BW, The Print

Tom,

 

One shortcoming in the 2400 approach that uses the Epson driver is that no
pure carbon print can be made.  I happen to like pure carbon for
restorations, but some prefer the neutral tones.  If the clients like
neutral, then the 2400 with Y = EZW is about as good as any.  It's easy
enough to switch the yellow cart.

 

The 1280 problem is almost certainly a combination of the 1280, the carts,
and pigments - all pigments.  That degree of problem has not recurred in
other printers.  The main problems I've had with MIS have been QC with
respect to inks, and some of that problem is clearly coming from their
supplier.  You'll note I'm moving to a competitive sourcing, user QC
position.  I would never give my B&W film to be developed by another.  Why
would I be satisfied with generally acceptable ink tolerances either?  So,
the picky like me will be able to solve the problems easily if they are
beyond what is reasonable for the larger market.

 

Paul

www.PaulRoark.com <http://www.paulroark.com/>  

 

 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of inteldes
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 10:54 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Advice on switching from 1280/UT2/Roark curves to
Epson 2400?

 

The continuing problems with the MIS spongeless carts in my 1280 are
forcing me to consider scrapping it and getting a 2400.

My question is: Can I easily duplicate the prints I'm producing with
the 1280/UT2 inks/Roark curves on the 2400 using the OEM inks? The key
word here is "easily".

I do photo restorations for clients and produce historical images for
sale primarily, but occasionally produce color images as well. For the
historical images, I'm using the carbon curve solely and need to
duplicate that look. That will be one of the key considerations I must
make. Would that be easy to do on the 2400 without any additional
expense on my part? The cost of the printer and using the Epson inks
will be enough of a financial hit.

I really don't want to screw with 3rd party inks again if I can avoid
it. The MIS VM and UT2 inks have been great, but this horrible
experience with my second 1280 and the spongeless carts over the past
year has been incredibly expensive in terms of all the wasted time and
missed client deadlines. I need reliability like I had with the first
1280 and the NoMoreCarts CIS.

What do you suggest?

Thanks...

Tom Keesling
Hoosier Recollections
Indianapolis 

 



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