Re: New CFS 1160 UT question (pre-vacuumed carts?)...
2003-10-18 by Jeff Randall
Jim: There is no vacuum -- the carts have been filled and the pressure inside the carts is at atmospheric. The tubes are clipped off to keep the ink from
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Best archival ink to start with a 1200?
2003-10-18 by Richard Smallfield
I have just been offered a second-hand Epson 1200 as a gift. From what I ve read, VM is not as archival as FS etc, although MIS claims that the VM inkset is as
Re: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-18 by Johnny Eades
Hello Eric, I have been where you are right now a year ago and have tried many avenues to achieve BW prints that do not have any color tints to them, and I
Re: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by Eric Maquiling
... That s what I m afraid of. Once you go digitalblackandwhitetheprint....you nevah go back -- Eric Eric s PAW page: PAW main
RE: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by Ken Carney
... From the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers: No, join us...there will be no more pain...
Re: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by Eric Maquiling
... Sounds like my MO. Oriental and Portriga are my 2 favorites. I ll go back to the dark, really I will :) Thanks for all the advice! -- Eric Eric s PAW
RE: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by Ken Carney
Eric, to get started you might try the Epson color inkset that comes with the 1280 (actually, you have a very good outfit to start with). There is a good
New CFS 1160 UT question (pre-vacuumed carts?)...
2003-10-17 by Jim Batzer
I just received a CFS with UT inks from MIS. I read the instructions and thought I understood what needed to be done. When I looked at the CFS carts they sent
Re: Epson 4000: Any additional info on B&W capabilities?
2003-10-17 by kcooper666
... See ... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1013&mes sage=6385546 ... Hi I ve had several different bits of info about the 4000 sent to me and
Epson C82 affordable "Carbon on Cotton" printer
2003-10-17 by Paul Roark
OK, the affordable archival carbon on cotton printer is ready to go. The Epson C82 is a 2880 resolution 4-ink printer that MIS/Amazon sell for $69. No
Re: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by Eric Maquiling
... I ll remember that! -- Eric Eric s PAW page: PAW main page:
Re: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by Jeff Randall
... 825. If past experience is a guide, I d suggest a phone call. Email response is not an MIS hallmark. Jeff Randall
Re: [Digital BW] Re: RE IMAGEPRINT EXPERIENCES
2003-10-17 by Bob Frost
Mitch, I agree that ImagePrint 5.6 is easy to install. My problem is that it simply doesn t work properly after it is installed! Having read such glowing
Re: QTR: hitch in the grayscale ramp for EEM_2200-cool?
2003-10-17 by Roy Harrington
... David, The calibration page inkpattern.psd just makes it easy to see the inks separately. So it basically gives you the JustC , JustY , JustM , JustK
QTR installation problem
2003-10-17 by sandersm@aol.com
Last night, I tried to install QTR v2.0beta8 onto a 600mhz iBook running OSX v10.2.6. As instructed, I first downloaded and installed, in order, ESPGS
Re: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by Eric Maquiling
... Awesome information. ... Ahhh, now I get it. I m such a newbie! ... I figure the 1280 is so well used and many people use it, I would like that as well.
Re: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by kenschuster
Eric - Another option is Septones. With an Epson 2200, you can swap out/in the Ultrachromes with the Septones. I just did it (back and forth twice), and it
Epson 4000: Any additional info on B&W capabilities?
2003-10-17 by chipcarterdc
So, apparently Epson has (kinda) officially launched the 4000. See this month s American Photo and this link:
RE: [Digital BW] 1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by Paul Roark
Eric, ... With the MIS variable-mix/tone options all that is needed is Photoshop -- no extra software. Also, compare ink prices. Bulk MIS ink is very cheap.
RE: [Digital BW] UT B&W update
2003-10-17 by Paul Roark
Ed, Be sure the right inks are in the system. Print the purge pattern and be sure the Cyan is the darkest gray (but lighter than black), Magenta the cold
Re: [Digital BW] Picture Window Pro
2003-10-17 by Truman Prevatt
I ve always liked the product and it almost seems there is an issue with the company. The strange thing is the CD arrived at the end of last week and it
1 more question from a future convert
2003-10-17 by Eric Maquiling
Hi, Just one more question. So it looks like if I get Piezo inks, I will need to get some software, which costs money. But what are my other ink options?
Re: CFS question - Vacuum Question!!! (I've read all the FAQ's)
2003-10-17 by Jeff Randall
Once you ve filled the carts the vacuum is gone replaced by the ink. So don t worry about the ink-bottle ends of the tubes. Try to minimize the loss of ink
Re: [Digital BW] Picture Window Pro
2003-10-17 by Alan.Huntley@cox.net
Truman, Sorry to hear of your issues with PWP. I, too, have owned and used PWP since 3.1. IMO, creating masks is much easier and more efficient in PWP than in
RE: [Digital BW] UT B&W update
2003-10-17 by Ed Mathews
Here s another update. I called MIS and they are being very good about this and sending me replacement VM cartridges for the UT cartridges. Hopefully once I
Picture Window Pro
2003-10-17 by Truman Prevatt
While maybe a bit off topic, I need some feedback. I just bought a copy of Picture Window Pro 3.5. The drill is you download it and as demo and when you buy it
Re: QTR: hitch in the grayscale ramp for EEM_2200-cool?
2003-10-17 by David Wroblewski
... Aha. Fiendishly clever. So one could produce profiles called, JustC , JustY , JustM , JustK , and so on, which direct QTR to use the one ink, then
UT B&W update
2003-10-17 by Ed Mathews
Last night, in my I m stupid post, I wrote of my nozzle clogs and poor results from the new MIS UT B&W cartridges. Here s an update. I made 6 prints last
Will MIS cartridges fit on NomoreCarts tubes?
2003-10-17 by Kees Brandenburg
I m planning to change the black ink in my 1160 (with NomoreCarts CIS) from MIS-FS to MIS-Eboni. I will change the cartridge fopr a virgin one and clean the
Re: [Digital BW] Re:Lyson Inks
2003-10-17 by Simon Greenwood
I use Lyson SG ink. Initially I was disappointed, but realized it was my icc profiles that were the problem. After running test sheets through my 1160 and
Re: [Digital BW] Re:Lyson Inks
2003-10-17 by Editor P.O.V. Image Service
... I use BOTH the SGs and some MIS inks.. I love both.. Different tools for different jobs... Keith Krebs Just some guy, and caretaker of the Multiverse s
Re: [Digital BW] QTR: hitch in the grayscale ramp for EEM_2200-cool?
2003-10-17 by Ernst Dinkla
Robert s reply on the messages is as follows: I went through the same sort of adjustments for the SC 980. I found that printing a smooth (1%) gradient with a
RE: New 1280 and UT ink
2003-10-17 by Jerry in Houston
I think this is a related question. I have been using the Epson OEM and an inexpensive aftermarket ink in my 1280. My main papers are Epson EEM and Velver
RE: [Digital BW] Potential ex-darkroom convert
2003-10-17 by Martin Wesley
* -----Original Message----- * From: Eric Maquiling [mailto:eric@maquiling.org] * Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 5:16 PM * To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint *
Re: QTR: hitch in the grayscale ramp for EEM_2200-cool?
2003-10-17 by ccolbertbw
... David - Remember that this is using QTR and gimp-print. The final files produced by Roy s calibration procedure just tell the driver how much ink to put
Re: [Digital BW] Potential ex-darkroom convert
2003-10-17 by Eric Maquiling
... Reply to myself. About the Digital B&W printing. What I m afraid of, is spending a lot of money on computer equipment every year. Would this be the
Re: [Digital BW] Potential ex-darkroom convert
2003-10-17 by Eric Maquiling
... But I wanna go back someday, really, really I do!! -- Eric
Re: [Digital BW] Potential ex-darkroom convert
2003-10-17 by Bob Michaels
Some thoughts: 1) forget PS classes or books. Make a friend on line, local phone call or in person (ideal) who you can ask How do I? . They can tell you
RE: [Digital BW] Re: I'm stupid
2003-10-17 by Ed Mathews
... One thing, are you ... I m using the PK black for glossy paper. ... I haven t forgotten about that. I ve got about 3 or 4 prints to send to
Re:Lyson Inks
2003-10-17 by Kevin Kerr
Does anyone have experience printing with Lyson Small Gamut inks. Any pros or cons related to this inkset would be greatly appreciated. Kevin Kerr
Re: [Digital BW] Potential ex-darkroom convert
2003-10-17 by Eric Maquiling
... Good response. So monitor calibration is just for color then. What do I know about color anyway? :) ... 2 kids, 0 time, book would be better. Just got
Re: QTR: hitch in the grayscale ramp for EEM_2200-cool?
2003-10-17 by David Wroblewski
Hi Costa, that s interesting. Coupla questions. First, how do you set up an image to print a single-ink tone ramp as you describe? I know this must be basic
RE: [Digital BW] Potential ex-darkroom convert
2003-10-17 by Ken Carney
Just a few thoughts. I don t know if you ll really need monitor calibration printing b&w with a dedicated inkset. Photoshop has a steep learning curve (but
Re: New 1280 and UT ink
2003-10-17 by Matt Betea
Thanks for the help guys. Yeah I think I will put the Epson ink in first after thinking about it. If by chance this printer is somehow bad (please not) then
Re: I'm stupid
2003-10-17 by Matt Betea
Sorry to hear that Ed. I m hoping it s the opposite for me. I ll be getting my 3rd printer and thought I would try the UT set to see if I can get something
Potential ex-darkroom convert
2003-10-17 by Eric Maquiling
I ve moved a couple of times this year and it looks like my darkroom will be in boxes for a while. I ve been on lurking mode listening and learning as much as
Re: New 1280 and UT ink
2003-10-17 by px3n120x
... ... just ... gets ... I had the same dilemma when I got my replacement 1280 a week ago and decided to go with Epson inks first just to make
RE: [Digital BW] New 1280 and UT ink
2003-10-17 by D. Hill
Matt, I recently purchased a new 1280 and had the same question. I had previously tried eboni with my used 1160 which provided me the opportuinity to
I'm stupid
2003-10-16 by Ed Mathews
Don t mess with a good thing. Don t fix it if it isn t broken. I was getting excellent prints out of my 1280 using MIS VM and matte paper. And never once a
Re: [Digital BW] New 1280 and UT ink
2003-10-16 by Jim Batzer
Hi Jeff, It seems that nobody quite answers this question, even when they directly reply to it ;) By searching the archives with clean parking pads , I found