[Digital BW] Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-08 by pr_roark
Greg wrote: ... I m not sure, but I think it s the wide format printer carts where the problem is. From what I can tell once the 7500
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[Digital BW] Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-08 by Greg
... Paul, does it settle in the ink lines or just in the carts? If it is stable in the lines then you could probably make a vibrating mechanism that keeps the
Re: Epson C86 recognition problem with MIS EZ b/w cartridges
2009-02-08 by outdoornm
Alon, I had the same problem when installing the carts for my MIS CFS system for the C86. Follow the directions that come with your MIS kit to the letter. I
[Digital BW] Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-08 by pr_roark
... That s exactly what I suspect. The various forces that seem to be at work are effective at different distances. There may be a specific distance at which
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-08 by Roger Sopher
Kind of sounds like eboni has a small net negative surface charge and a relatively large particle size. That would tend to keep the particles in suspension
[Digital BW] Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-08 by pr_roark
Ernst Dinkla wrote: ... Full strength, 100% Eboni is not really a serious problem. I m not sure if it stays in suspension better at the higher
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-08 by Ernst Dinkla
... Of course the third party dye inks selected had to be worst case, an OEM like Epson wouldn t pay for a test of a third party ink that had chances to be
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-08 by Ernst Dinkla
... With the 9000 + my own CIS loaded with MIS VM and the 10000 with MIS 7600 the least of my problem was actually the Eboni. The PK and lighter shades were
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-08 by Roger
... and will be released by Wilhelm only if Epson ... pay for it. Correct me if I m wrong but I don t see ... Yep, that s right. And Epson would certainly
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-08 by robert49brake
... If Epson pays Wilhelm to test inks the results will belong to Epson and will be released by Wilhelm only if Epson authorizes that release. If we want
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-07 by Roger
Wilhelm did them. Someone must have paid him so I m speculating an OEM maker like Epson did. http://www.wilhelm-research.com/dpn/DPNow_3rdPartyEuropeanInk.pdf
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-07 by Paul Whiting
... Hello Roger, Help me clarify what you are saying... did Wilhelm do these comparisons, or Epson? And which are the inferior products? Sorry, I got a little
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-07 by Paul Whiting
... I don t believe so... here are two links from their site: http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/policyexpansion.htm#digital
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-07 by Roger
Aardenberg s tests of Image Specialist inks in a few printers should give some comfort regarding the fading of Eboni MK- unlike the color inks it proved quite
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-07 by pr_roark
... Nor did I -- thus the centrifuge to, hopefully, not get caught this way again. The range of Lab L changes in a 30 minute spin range from 0.03 % (HP-C6 LK
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson C86 recognition problem with MIS EZ b/w cartridges
2009-02-07 by Alon Kidon
Many thanks, Roger!Regretfully, all my workarounds failed. Will try to shim the cartridges before trying the printer with original Epson color cartridges that
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson C86 recognition problem with MIS EZ b/w cartridges
2009-02-07 by Alon Kidon
Many thanks, Robert!Regretfully, all my workarounds (and they included the ones you kindly suggested) failed. Looks to me that either my C86 is DOA or MIS has
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-07 by Paul Whiting
Oops.. make this paragraph read 3K , not 3MK . Coffee hasn t kicked in yet. My basic thinking is that since carbon-based 3MK, with touches of color pigment,
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-07 by Paul Whiting
... I didn t know this.. does that mean we should agitate the cartridges from time to time? I use refillable cartridges and a friend tells me that their back
[Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-07 by Jules
I agree 100% Jules
Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-07 by Jules
My advice is to dump the 2200 printer. Sorry to say so but it has faulted b&w print technology. I still have mine and bought it for b&w but was never happy
Re: Diluting HP PK
2009-02-06 by pr_roark
... to ... Glossy and matte papers, as opposed to the matte only for the Eboni- based carbon inksets. ... It is easy to keep in suspension -- a defect with the
[Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by hp9180profile
... he ... Well, you are not far off the mark there David. As an expat Kiwi I grew up not too far away from Bert Monroe and while I never met him was aware of
Diluting HP PK
2009-02-06 by hp9180profile
Paul, I read with much interest your Carbon 6 whitepaper, updated to include the HP-C6 variation. I just have one point I would like to clarify if I may. The
[Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by dlruckus
An interesting topic. Trying to delve into the psychological profiles of hardcase dedicated inkseters who want it all- and now. Wanting more,better,cheaper and
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by C D Tobie
... I was definitely trying to describe you, but didn t realize how literally I was doing it! ; ) C. David Tobie Global Product Technology Manager Digital
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by James Irelan
... a wonderfully enjoyable movie. Much more fun than arguing about inksets : ) That said, the best printers I ve seen are not using Epson OEM inks. Or
[Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by pr_roark
... And if you combine those 2 thoughts with my desire to hold down costs, you can see rather clearly where I m going. OEM (like HP neutral gray) pigs on our
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by C D Tobie
... Developer, actually, but a zealous one... ... That does not in any way conflict with what I was saying; quite the opposite. Moving up to a 2400 or
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by C D Tobie
... I m not knocking it, I m describing it. Under the hood is very much what this list is about. People who like to get under the hood, tend to have a very
[Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by djon43
If, rather than buying a salesman s word (Tobie s), you actually visit top tier museums galleries (as opposed to hobbiest koffee klatches) you ll find that
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by Charles Carstensen
Agree, Thanks very much for your kind help. Goodby. CEC
[Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by hp9180profile
... point ... the ... And many of us have bought one or your fussy little devices to do so, so don t knock it too much.
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by James Irelan
By contrast (see, there s a photo term : ), I sat out on my deck yesterday afternoon. Beautiful. Low 70s, I think. James On Feb 6, 2009, at 9:00 AM, C D Tobie
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by C D Tobie
... Too smart, much of the time. But not smart enough to refuse our two mile walk this morning at below zero (F) temperatures. I wish my cameras worked as well
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by C D Tobie
... Then you may be on the wrong list, as fussing with grayscale inks seems to be the hobby of many of the people on this list; to the point where I sometimes
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by Charles Carstensen
C.D., yes, I am a dog lover from way back. My 15 year old Chocolate Lab rules. We walk every day as far as we can. Old age setting in. Standard Poodles are
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by Charles Carstensen
C.D., thank you so much. That is what I want to know. Spending hours upon hours fussing with grayscale inks seems sort of wasteful to me. CEC ... [Non-text
Re: Epson C86 recognition problem with MIS EZ b/w cartridges
2009-02-06 by Roger
It could be a few things. In my R220, the carts don t seat right. I have to shim them with folded up pieces of paper wedged between the cart and the back tab
Re: Epson C86 recognition problem with MIS EZ b/w cartridges
2009-02-06 by robert49brake
... I had the same thing happen with an R220. Try turning it off, unplug it, plug it back in, restart and see what happens. If it comes back, try ignoring
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by Cdtobie
By the way (in reference to your username) I have been surrogate dad to labs of multiple colors over the years, though I m currently dealing with a standard
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-06 by Cdtobie
The 2200 produces all light grays entirely from saturated color inks; not a recipe for low metamerism, gallery quality B&W. I think you ll have to move up at
RE: [Digital BW] That film look
2009-02-05 by Eric Neilsen
Perhaps I am just poor at writing but you seem to get the point. I should have connected the film types more closely together; C41 base and silver based. The
Re: Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-05 by chocolabdad
David, thanks. Am really wondering if there are any Aperture/Nik/Epson OEM ink users in this group. I do not like the results I am getting using Epson inks in
Re: [Digital BW] Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-05 by C D Tobie
... Everyone I know experimented with both Aperture and Lightroom as the two became available. At this point in time my catalog, and that of all the
Epson C86 recognition problem with MIS EZ b/w cartridges
2009-02-05 by ak1965@ymail.com
Some time ago I purchased a sealed-in-the-box Epson C86 printer with an intention to dedicate it for B&W printing. Just hot a set of MIS EZ B&W cartridges [two
Re: Uncooperative LightMagenta Epson cartridge
2009-02-05 by hp9180profile
... That is great Johnny, glad I could be of some help. Good luck with it. best Alistair
Re: Uncooperative LightMagenta Epson cartridge
2009-02-05 by Johnny Eades
... no ... They ... with a ... the ... to ... and ... I did as you suggested above and it has started working now. I had the same problem on two just filled
Apple Aperture and Nik software
2009-02-05 by chocolabdad
As a newby to the group am wondering how many use Apple Aperture 2.0 and Nik software such as Silver Efex Pro to produce BW.
Re: MIS PRO profiles
2009-02-05 by pr_roark
Try pulling the slider on the layer back to about 50%. The slider seems to be needed to adjust for different papers. On the 260, at least with matte papers,