C88/EZ prints dark
2011-12-24 by cbabing3@sbcglobal.net
I run two black and white EZ setups with C88 printers - one with a CIS (BW1), one with cartridges (BW2). The BW2 has always printed just slightly darker than
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Claria v. Noritsu "LM" comparison
2011-12-24 by Paul
I ve posted some graphs that compare the OEM Claria LM with the Epson-Noritsu LM I make by diluting the Noritsu M 30% M, 70% clear dilution base. See
Re: fixative
2011-12-24 by Lutsky, Berel
Xylene has been removed from most commercial products for some very good health and safety reasons. First and foremost is that it is absorbed not only by the
Re: fixative
2011-12-23 by dlruckus
Clear automotive lacquers were used by photographers all the way back into the 50s, at least, for coating C-prints. The matting agent was usually a flour like
Re: fixative
2011-12-23 by dlruckus
Clear automotive lacquers were used by photographers all the way back into the 50s, at least, for coating C-prints. The matting agent was usually a flour like
Re: fixative
2011-12-22 by Glenn
I m not a chemist, but I do know an industrial chemist and can converse easily with him about chemistry. Here s a curious one for you all, I received some left
Re: [Digital BW] MIS UT7 for digital negatives?
2011-12-22 by CorrPro96@aol.com
Hi: I am in NYC and I ll be visiting Paris in the Spring, if you want to keep in touch. If you identify some printing supplies you would like me to bring, let
Re: fixative
2011-12-22 by faeofavalon
Paul - I was referring not just to carbon prints but to K3 ink prints as well. We carry the Lascaux Fixativ as well but the price is more than the Hahnemuhle.
Re: fixative
2011-12-21 by Myron Gochnauer
Do we have any chemists in the group? The photographic fixatives may very well be, at most, slight tweaks on common coatings. I have often wondered whether
Re: fixative
2011-12-21 by dlruckus
I use the Krylon UV spray quite a bit. It has a very nominal effect on measured D max but does raise the Lab B a bit. The Lab B increase is very paper
Re: fixative
2011-12-21 by dlruckus
I use the Krylon UV spray quite a bit. It has a very nominal effect on measured D max but does raise the Lab B a bit. The Lab B increase is very paper
Re: fixative
2011-12-21 by Paul
I use Lascaux Fixativ, if anything, for Eboni. It has the least impact on the image. I don t think 100% carbon needs a UV coating. I believe a tried one of
Re: fixative
2011-12-20 by faeofavalon
I d love to know that too. I work at Utrecht Art Supplies and we carry several - Krylon s UV Clear Spray was something I considered as well. Could they work
Re: [Digital BW] fixative
2011-12-20 by mrjimbo
Hey,, .. As far as your charcoal drawings go many have been using hairspray on them for years .. but all that does is stop folks from smudging them. The art
Re: fixative
2011-12-20 by Paul
I use Premier Arr PrintShield myself... been very happy with it. http://www.inkjetart.com/cart/protective-coatings-premierart-print-shield-c-823_824_825.html
RE: [Digital BW] ABW profiles aren't linearized what changed?
2011-12-19 by Eric Edmondson
So now I m starting to wonder if there s something else going on, because even when trying to print my targets out of CS5, I m still not getting linear
fixative
2011-12-19 by benoit.lantoine
Hello Are fixative sprays made to protect charcoal drawings could work for mat b&w prints (Eboni carbon inks) ? exemple :
Re: MIS UT7 for digital negatives?
2011-12-19 by ebenostby
For several years I used MIS black inks in my 1400 (Eboni 6) and most of my work consisted of digital negatives for palladium. After using some other printers
MIS UT7 for digital negatives?
2011-12-19 by ding
Hello, I have done a search in the groups archives and google looking for a DEFINITIVE answer for the above question. I ve seen some conflicting replies from
Re: MIS and Claria 1400 Cartridge Compatibility & Dye Experiments Update
2011-12-18 by Paul
I m happy to report that the MIS and Epson Claria chips for the 1400 are still working together perfectly. So, the use of Claria color carts with any other
Re: [Digital BW] ABW profiles aren't linearized what changed?
2011-12-18 by Ernst Dinkla
... Using it for a year maybe and made a (rudimentary) 17 step version of it to suit Qimage s curve building. -- Met vriendelijke groeten, Ernst
Re: Canson+K7?
2011-12-17 by tboleyyh
I ve been printing with PIezotone inks on Rag Photographique for some time now, as well as some custom K7 ink blends on the paper. It s wonderful paper, I no
RE: [Digital BW] ABW profiles aren't linearized what ch anged?
2011-12-17 by Eric Edmondson
It s a nifty spreadsheet he created, you can find it here: http://www.piezography.com/PiezoPress/blog/piezography-k7-inks-and-curves/ch
Re: Question on 'pure carbon' and K2-quad icc's
2011-12-17 by Paul
... I use the DataColor Spyder 3, but a flatbed scanner (and even a digital camera) can be used. (See my Workflow notes, linked to
Re: Canson+K7?
2011-12-17 by Clayton Price
Harry - I started using Canson Rag Photographique in the past year, and still also use Han Photo Rag. Personally, I like the Canson Paper better - I m not
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Re: [Digital BW] ABW profiles aren't line arized what changed?
2011-12-17 by Mark Savoia
I don t have an answer for your question but what/where is Jon Cone s linearization checker file? Mark http://www.stillrivereditions.com ... [Non-text portions
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ABW profiles aren't linearized what changed?
2011-12-17 by CelluloidPhotography
Ok this is driving me crazy here, I m past the point of caring about asking a stupid question. I m running an 11880 and until now I really haven t used ABW
Re: Question on 'pure carbon' and K2-quad icc's
2011-12-17 by kbee123456789
Paul, Thank you for the informative reply. There is definitely a lot to learn about this. I think I will go ahead and try the Eboni-4 and then learn how to
Re: Question on 'pure carbon' and K2-quad icc's
2011-12-17 by Paul
... I do like the EZ or K2-Quad single density midtone workflows. The partitioned Eboni-4 will make the smoothest, most neutral prints for a 100% carbon
Re: [Digital BW] Canson+K7?
2011-12-16 by wattsies67
I have used K7 with Canson Platine Fibre Rag which gives nice results - best with a custom curve from Jon. The pick with the K7 inks is Jon s own Type 5 paper
Re: [Digital BW] Canson+K7?
2011-12-16 by George Pappas
Harry, I do not have direct experience with this paper, but I have used Cone K7 Glossy inks with Canon s Baryta Photographique paper and love the results.
Canson+K7?
2011-12-16 by hlockwood
I m looking at Canson Rag Photographique 310 gsm, in combination with Cone K7 Neutral inks on an R2400 printer. Although the paper is very white, Canson
Question on 'pure carbon' and K2-quad icc's
2011-12-16 by kbee123456789
I just ordered a Workforce 1100 and am torn between Eb4 and the cotton and carbon concept, and the EZ-ness of the K2-quad. (I will say that I think
Re: Epson 1410, UT14 and roller marks on Ilford Gold Fibre Silk
2011-12-16 by nigglefish
Thanks for the advice Paul; I might follow your lead (again) in my next setup. I know all about those rollers. I have fought with them for years on my A4
Re: Epson 1410, UT14 and roller marks on Ilford Gold Fibre Silk
2011-12-15 by Paul
... I don t have a good answer for you. The various rollers that touch the paper are a problem on all Epson desktop printers (and wide format to a lesser
Epson 1410, UT14 and roller marks on Ilford Gold Fibre Silk
2011-12-15 by nigglefish
I am using an Epson 1410 (an Aussie 1400) with a glossy inkset similar to UT14. My paper of choice is Ilford Gold Silk and it prints beautifully. Except; there
MIS and Claria 1400 Cartridge Compatibility
2011-12-14 by Paul
Bottom line -- They appear to work together and be compatible. In further pursuit of the B&W options available for the 1400 and Claria inks, I installed a
[Digital BW] Re: CFS Maintenance for C88
2011-12-13 by Paul
... While the WF 30 is fast with text, it s slow with photos. I also think of the C88 as slow. I m not sure which is slower, but after setting up the WF30
Re: [Digital BW] Re: CFS Maintenance for C88
2011-12-13 by Kip Babington
Thanks, Paul. I ll consider moving to the Workforce 30, as I don t print any larger than letter size. I ll be somewhat inhibited, though, by the fact that I
Re: CFS Maintenance for C88
2011-12-12 by Paul
... Probably the recommendation of a seller. ... I switched to the WorkForce line. For text they are so fast they make a great home office + photo printer. I
Re: [Digital BW] Re: CFS Maintenance for C88
2011-12-12 by Kip Babington
Wow, replace annually. Hadn t heard that. But 7 years IS a long time for most anything in the digital world, so I just put the fresh backup system in. Got a
Re: [Digital BW] Plugged heads on 2400!
2011-12-12 by steve
Thanks for the response. I tried soaking with windex. Ordered some cleaning carts/solution and some improvement but still severe banding. I ll let it soak some
Re: [Digital BW] Plugged heads on 2400!
2011-12-12 by Le Globe Trotteur
Steve, I had the same problem with a 2200 that had stayed in a garage in a plastic tub for a very long time. After a lot of cleanings with purges, windex and a
Re: [Digital BW] Plugged heads on 2400!
2011-12-12 by William Harvey
Dear Steve, On the Inkjetmall site is an article or video on clearing plugged heads with their head cleaning system, check it out before you venture into the
Use of Adhesives with Harman by Hahnemuhle Glossy Baryta
2011-12-12 by caostebbins
Hello all, My question concerns the use of adhesives with Harman by Hahnemuhle Glossy Baryta paper. The fact sheet that comes with this paper states as
Plugged heads on 2400!
2011-12-12 by steve
Has anyone replaced heads on a 2400? Mine sat for a year unused and the heads are pretty well plugged. I have got some cleared but K is pretty bad. I don t
Re: Failed Epson 1400
2011-12-11 by R Craig Blackman
Paul, I followed your advice and removed the plugs; three were still in the cart. I am printing again. Thank you for all that you do for this group. Craig
Re: Failed Epson 1400
2011-12-11 by Paul
Assuming you took the air inlet tabs off, I d guess some air got into the outlets, perhaps because the ink was too viscous to flow right. So, you might want