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Re: [Digital BW] R1800 "pure carbon" approach?

2007-08-29 by Carl Schofield

Start here and then follow the link for detailed instructions:
http://www.inksupply.com/r1800_bo.cfm

I use this method, not so much for the "pure carbon", but because I  
really like the appearance of the prints and the simplicity of the  
workflow.

Carl

> I'm about to buy a new printer and am considering the R1800.  In an
> ideal world I'd like to use the same printer for B&W and color.  I've
> seen rave reviews of the R1800's color output, but have also read that
> it isn't great for B&W printing on matte paper.
>
> I've been using a low-end Canon for color printing (unsatisfactory)
> and an Epson r220 with MIS inks for B&W (great results, but I'd like
> bigger prints).  I came here to do some research and saw a post about
> an approach designed by Paul Roark which would allow me to use the
> R1800 for B&@ and color without swapping inks.  This would be  
> fantastic.
>
> Could someone explain the approach and/or point me to where I can
> learn more about it?
>
> Thanks.

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