Re: 1400 & Eboni-6 (was MIS BO kit for Epson 1400)
2010-09-01 by peter843
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1400 & Eboni-6 (was MIS BO kit for Epson 1400)
2010-09-01 by Paul
The Epson 1400 printer with Eboni-6 is such a good platform that I ve re-installed Eb6 in my 1400 and will post a number of profiles for both the Epson driver
[Digital BW] Re: MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by Paul
... That s what Carbon-6 is for. If you re just avoiding dilute inks due to cost, mixing your own is the way to hold the cost down to barely more than the BO
Re: [Digital BW] Re: MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by Richard Sintchak
No doubt the BO on the 1400 will be better than the 2200 based on picoliter droplet size for sure. And I liked the 2200 BO results. Having a full set of
Re: [Digital BW] Re: MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by Andrew Sharpe
From a limited amount of research, it appears that the 2200 has a 4 picoliter droplet size. The 1400 has a 1.5 picoliter droplet size, so even the BO on the
[Digital BW] Re: MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by peter843
... That is good to know. I had the impression that QTR was needed to make it look good and that the results from the Epson driver would be mediocre.
Re: MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by peter843
Thanks for the advice. I was planning on starting off with QTR. Your instructions look pretty simple so I ll use Eb6 and start off with the Epson driver.
Re: [Digital BW] Re: MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by Richard Sintchak
If it helps at all I having been printing BO with Eboni ink using a Epson 2200 and was quite happy for a long time. I have a 1400 now with a full set of
Re: [Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-31 by Gary Brown
When my daughter was a toddler (20 years ago), I photographed her using Tri-X. The image was printed on Ilford Galleria. The print was mounted using a method
Re: [Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-31 by R Craig Blackman
John, this may be all you have, but for me, it s a lot. You answered two questions that I have been concerned about: how to handle dust on white, and I know
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-31 by Paul
... By our medium , I assume you mean carbon prints? ... Thanks for the reinforcement, Paul. Guess I had to run all the ideas by me, till I ended up where I
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-31 by Paul
... Every time I ve tried to get away from the traditional B&W display -- matted under glazing -- I have given up due to negative feedback. I think our medium
Re: MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by Paul
... There are a number of options, and it can be confusing. I have the MIS optioins I ve been involved with listed at
Re: [Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-31 by Ernst Dinkla
... Pure PMMA is one of most stable plastics around regarding sunlight exposure (UV included). It is more brittle than PC, PET or PVC when new and later on. In
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-31 by Paul
... Well, I m the OP... and my carbon prints do have a window matte. And, I d like to add a big thank you to all of you. This thread has answered my questions
Re: [Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-31 by mrjimbo
You may have something there.. I am not really sure how it ends up shaking out.. The acrylic material itself changes over time.. I was of the understanding
Re: [Digital BW] MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by peter843
I ve read that printers like the R2400 do an excellent job of B&W with just 3 blacks. So considering that, using 6 blacks seems a bit much.
Re: [Digital BW] MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by Sylvain
Eb6 is composed by 6 different dilutions of the Eboni carbon Ink. The aim is to get the best quality while using dilution for highlights instead of (even)
Re: [Digital BW] MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by peter843
I ve been reading about different options for several days and I find it confusing. I was thinking of starting with Eb6 but I don t understand the need for 5
Re: [Digital BW] MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by peter843
I ve been reading about different options for several days and I find it confusing. I was thinking of starting with Eb6 but I don t understand the need for 5
Re: MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by peter843
http://www.inksupply.com/refill_cart.cfm?oem_cart=EPS-T0791&printerID=512
Re: [Digital BW] MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by Sylvain
If you plan to get a 1400 dedicated to B&W, then I think it s worth getting a Eb6 or Eb1400 kit. They allow BO, with the advantage of hexatone printing.
Re: MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by Paul
Do you have the URL for that MIS BO kit for the 1400? Paul www.PaulRoark.com
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-31 by mrgs1001
This is a good summary. I have more detail info about the different versions of acrylic, tips on dealing with static charge, easy way to remove the protective
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-31 by mrgs1001
I have been told a different version. Since the UV filter is built into the acrylic it is permanent but since it is just a coating on the glass it can be worn
environmentally friendly framing
2010-08-31 by john castronovo
Great info Mark and just about what I d thought would be the case. Care to comment about which framing products or systems are most environmentally friendly
MIS BO kit for Epson 1400
2010-08-31 by peter843
I m thinking of getting a 1400 for just B&W printing. I thought I would start off with BO printing using one ink. The MIS BO kit contains one bottle of ink and
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by HarryB
... A couple of years ago the only printer I had working was a Canon 9000. I printed a B/W 8x10 of a dancer that I had photographed with 35mm TriX years
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by Mark
Well said! Thank you. Mark
Re: [Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by pdesmidt tds.net
To sum up then, we have good reason to believe: 1) UV filtering can significantly minimize the fading of a print. 2) UV filtering is not the only display level
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by Paul
Mark wrote: Thanks for the great post, Mark. ... That s been my conclusion also. ... In practice, the Bright White version of Premier s Smooth
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by Mark
From the literature I ve gathered in and experiments I have done during the course of my research on the light fading of artwork, my personal take on the UV
Re: [Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by mrjimbo
Hey Jerry , Good Post! John is correct that plastics have UV in them and they need it.. A further thought on this .. Plastics over time degrade and the UV
[Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by jerryhadam
... Some good info in here. I am not up on NMs Ernst and didn t actually go into that article. What my glass reps have told me ( I am a custom framer, gallery
Re: [Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by john castronovo
The dirty little secret I heard is that ALL plastics have some u.v. filtering, more so to protect the plastic itself from breaking down than to protect what s
Re: [Digital BW] Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by Ernst Dinkla
... The UV cutting of plain window glass is at about 380 Nm where typical UV blocking glass tries to get that done at 400 Nm. There is a PDF here about the
Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by mrgs1001
Yes, just plain old glass has some uv filter, just not 98% like the filter stuff has, but I have not seen hard numbers as to how much.
Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by Paul
Thank you! By that you mean just ordinary glass or acrylic, not the more expensive variety that is advertised as having special UV filtering?
Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-30 by mrgs1001
Glass and acrylic both have some decent filtering and protection including UV that is why any time you see quotes about paper and ink longevity they are always
Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-29 by Paul
... That s pretty much what I suspected - and - the comment I hoped to hear! Thanks very much. In one of Mark s pdfs he mentions using ordinary glass picture
Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-29 by Paul
... I ve tried to get away from glass or acrylic (often referred to generically also as plexiglass ), but fear that the matte surface is just too fragile,
Re: [Digital BW] no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-29 by R Craig Blackman
Very interesting commentary. I have wanted to try the Premier FA. I think I will and will also use the PrintShield. I also dislike using glass;however, it s a
Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-29 by mrgs1001
Regular glass and acrylic both provide some UV-filtration. I have not seen hard numbers but I have heard around 50%. If the glass or acrylic has UV filter then
Re: [Digital BW] Scanning service recommendations.
2010-08-29 by john castronovo
The best scanning service is one that understands your needs. When people ask for scanning, they need to be specific about the requirements. Real fluid mounted
RE: [Digital BW] Scanning service recommendations.
2010-08-29 by Tom Mallonee
Oops - Sorry. Not sure what happened. That was intended to go to a specific person - off list. - Tom Owens Valley Imaging (my company) has Imacon B&W scanning
Re: no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-29 by Paul
Thank you, Ernst. Actually, I have some carbon prints now under review at Aardenburg. My test run began last February and so far results are looking good. Mark
Re: [Digital BW] no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-29 by mrjimbo
Ernst, Now your bringing back memories......Rohm and Hass.... In my younger days I was involved in automotive prototype.. We would use Roman and Hass
Re: [Digital BW] no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-29 by Ernst Dinkla
... Plexiglas is the (German) Röhm (und Haas) brand name for PMMA, PolyMethylMetaAcrylate. The common brand name in the English speaking world was Perspex as
Re: [Digital BW] no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-29 by mrjimbo
Paul, Acrylite would just be a brand or type of plexi.. The UV resistance is a plus as it will stop the image from getting faded due to exposure to light..
Re: [Digital BW] no glass vs. glass vs. plexi: which shows carbon print at its best?
2010-08-29 by pdesmidt tds.net
Light, especially UV light, can cause prints to fade. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]