Re: [Digital BW] Feeding problems R1800 Hannemuhle photo rag
2008-12-03 by Andrew Darlow
Hello: I generally use the printer s pre-feed button to make sure the paper is fed properly. I also often have to help it in as it feeds- especially with
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Re: Feeding problems R1800 Hannemuhle photo rag
2008-12-03 by djon43
If it s like 2200 and R800 the problem is coating from paper that builds up on printer rollers. HPR is reportedly especially prone to this... The fix is
Re: [Digital BW] Feeding problems R1800 Hannemuhle photo rag
2008-12-03 by olaf ringdahl
... Can anyone please advise me as to a foolproof way of feeding this thick paper into the R1800 successfully. ... My solution is to push thick paper carefully
Feeding problems R1800 Hannemuhle photo rag
2008-12-03 by failedthespian
Can anyone please advise me as to a foolproof way of feeding this thick paper into the R1800 successfully. Time after time, the paper seems to shoot through,
clogging FAQ?
2008-12-03 by David Murphy
I m a complete beginner but I ve been doing quite a bit of reading as of late and clogging/cleaning seems to be a subject of regular interest surrounding this
Re: Eboni 6 / Epson 1400 Beginner Question
2008-12-03 by ebenostby
... inkset and ... pre-filled ... 1 pint ... from the 4oz ... need to ... The EB6 is prefilled into refillable carts. But beware - at least a couple of us
Carbon 7b with 10% UCMK
2008-12-03 by pr_roark
My latest experiement with an open source, reasonably cheap carbon printing setup uses a warm midtone 10% mix of UC MK. The UCMK was diluted with the C6 base.
[Digital BW] Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-03 by dlruckus
Moderation is the word of course, but there is no need to fear low levels of use. Ammonia is listed frequently in patent literature as an ingredient in inks
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-03 by Gary Weaver
I use ammonia dilute for outside cleaning (strong). It is a strong compound that should be used with care. I still use vinegar dilute for mild cleaning
[Digital BW] Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-03 by Paul Whiting
Don t know if this is germane to the topic, but I do traditional b/w photography and have switched from PhotoFlo to LFN for my film development. PhotoFlo, if
Re: mistakenly loaded MIS cleaning fluid in GLOP position, should've used Eboni
2008-12-02 by Paul Whiting
make that subject read: ... should ve used Eboni (ran out of allowable letters!)
Re: Was: Making yourown flushing cartridges; JET DRY
2008-12-02 by pr_roark
Scott wrote: ... I don t know. I suspect there are a number of these that will work in the older printers. The 1.5 pl printers may be more difficult to get
mistakenly loaded MIS cleaning fluid in GLOP position, should've used Eboni
2008-12-02 by Paul Whiting
I m using Paul Roark s 3MK approach in my 1800 and both black positions and the GLOP position are supposed to contain Eboni. I use MIS cleaning fluid in the
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Eboni 6 / Epson 1400 Beginner Question
2008-12-02 by robtmckay@aol.com
Thanks Sarah and Paul for your responses. OK, now I ve got my Epson 1400 printer working with the Eboni 6 inkset and I m already getting gorgeous prints. Here
Was: Making yourown flushing cartridges; JET DRY
2008-12-02 by scott_now_coming
... Paul, Do you think Jet-Dry would work as a surfactant? It has a nonionic chemical I believe is polyoxyethylene, which I also belive is the same as
[Digital BW] Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-02 by pr_roark
... These surfactants are where a whole lot of action is. They all coat things. It s how they work. With one end being hydrophobic (not liking water) and
[Digital BW] Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-02 by dlruckus
Thanks Paul. I believe Tilex has changed the formulation of their product since I first used it. I just looked at a new bottle in the grocery store and see
Re: [Digital BW] My *new* 2100/2200 !
2008-12-02 by John Beeching
Dear Louis, I use the 2100 and OEM via QTR and am very pleased with the results, which can be of exhibition quality. I have tried MIS inks in cartridges,
Re: [Digital BW] My *new* 2100/2200 !
2008-12-02 by Richard Smallfield
Hi Louis, to start with I d just use the OEM inks and Quad Tone Rip. You will be pleased with the results. That way you still have good BW and colour. I do BW
[Digital BW] Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-02 by pr_roark
... It does have fragrances in it. ... Edwal LFN wetting agent is a relatively concentrated possibility that has been used for photography for some time. See
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-01 by robert shram
Thanks Daniela, thats usefull information and I will do just that. Bob Shram ________________________________ From: dgattarino To:
Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-01 by dgattarino
Ammonia is bad for the plastics in the printer head. Use just distilled water, glycerin and a cleaner containing only surfactants (like Simple Green). Daniela
Re: [Digital BW] 1280 ink question
2008-12-01 by pr_roark
... Epson convinced the U.S. International Trade Commission to bar a number of third party cartridges at the border. As far as I know there has been no thread
Re: Pigment Stabilization
2008-12-01 by dgattarino
We can share some of the knowledge we have learn in our research to make archival inks on the topic of stabilizing carbon pigments. There exist at least two
RE: [Digital BW] My *new* 2100/2200 !
2008-12-01 by David Whistance
Hello Louis I m sure you will get lots of worthwhile advice, however for what it is worth mine would be: 1 For highest quality B&W from a 2100 go for as
My *new* 2100/2200 !
2008-12-01 by Louis de Stoutz
Hello! At last I can unpack my brand-new Epson Stylus Photo 2100 (2200) and connect it for the first time to my new workstation (!!). Now, of course, I feel
Re: [Digital BW] 1280 ink question
2008-12-01 by Tim Timmermans
... Thanks for the reply Tom. I thought the MIS CFS were deemed illegal. Were they not sued by Epson? Tim ... in favor ... just too ... of an ... printer and
[Digital BW] Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-01 by dlruckus
Brian,I was looking for commonly available products that contained surfactants possibly suitable for use in ink dilutions.The Tilex MSDS showed one of interest
Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-12-01 by dlruckus
Hi Bob. It s the ordinary clear ammonia from the grocery store so is precut. You wouldn t want it to be too corrosive. Be sure NOT to use some of the brands
Re:Pigment Stabilization
2008-12-01 by Seth Rossman
Paul- It s exactly what we used to take hundreds of aerial photographs and make maps of an area. Each silver print was cut and torn, then coated with gum
Re: [Digital BW] Pigment Stabilization
2008-11-30 by pr_roark
Ernst, ... Nor was it taken as such. I always appreciate your very knowledgeable comments. ... It ll be tough to rival the image stability of the noble metals
RE: [Digital BW] Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-11-30 by Brian Corll
Thanks, Duane. Wow - Tilex - how did you come up with that one ? ! I ll give the glycerin, H2O and ammonia a spin. ... Brian Corll From:
Re: [Digital BW] Pigment Stabilization
2008-11-30 by Ernst Dinkla
... Paul, The message wasn t meant to be harsh on what you intend to do. I like your experiments. But no so long ago all kinds of old processes were mentioned
Re: [Digital BW] Pigment Stabilization
2008-11-30 by pr_roark
[re: gum arabic] ... I m keeping an eye on that issue. The anti-microbial effects of a simple piece of copper wire in water are most interesting (silver also,
Re: Eboni 6 / Epson 1400 Beginner Question
2008-11-30 by Sarah Renkes
Rob, don t feel bad....I did the same thing with the MIS carts for my r1800. Felt a little chagrined but mostly just relieved that the solution was so simple.
Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-11-30 by scott_now_coming
... refillable ... H2O ? ... Hi Brian, I run 97% distilled water and 3% ammonia. Mix 3ml of ammonia with every 970 ml of distilled water. This is what I use to
Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-11-30 by Robert Shram
Hi Duane Thanks for this information. The clear ammonia; how do you work that out? does it come in a pure form or is it in containers allready cut to say 3 to
Re: [Digital BW] Pigment Stabilization
2008-11-30 by Ernst Dinkla
... Good dispersion qualities but if it is tends to spoil it will spoil in printers and that s one of the worst things that can happen in a printer. Had some
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Eboni 6 / Epson 1400 Beginner Question
2008-11-30 by robtmckay@aol.com
Thanks Paul, I removed the little rubber tabs and now the problem is solved. Now back to reading some of your PDFs on digital printing.......... Rob McKay
Re: Eboni 6 / Epson 1400 Beginner Question
2008-11-30 by pr_roark
... Be sure you ve removed the tabs on top of the cartridges that block the air intakes. ... Yes, that s probably the problem. Paul www.PaulRoark.com
Re: Carbon-6 banding problems
2008-11-30 by pr_roark
Be sure you re getting a perfect nozzle check. If you re just starting, air or foam in the outlets could be the problem. Often letting it sit over night will
Re: [Digital BW] noob review re: BO + r280 beginner setup
2008-11-30 by Brubaker family
And as a bonus, the R280 is available at the Epson Store (epson.com) for $29.99 right now!
Eboni 6 / Epson 1400 Beginner Question
2008-11-30 by geozucco
My first post to this group although I have been learning a lot the last few months by reading the posts here. I m just diving into b/w digital printing after
Re: Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-11-30 by dlruckus
Hi Brian. I ve used a variety of things. The distilled water will work but it may be a bit more difficult to remove old ink that way. Currently, I use a mix of
Carbon-6 banding problems
2008-11-30 by wowsers2020
I m having troubles with Carbon-6. This is the first time I ve tried it. I bought el cheapo refillable carts from eBay and loaded them with the ink.
RE: [Digital BW] 1280 ink question
2008-11-29 by Tom Maugham
Hi Tim, I too have a 1280 which I love. I flirted briefly with the clear refillable carts but gave them up in favor of a CFS from MIS Associates as I found
1280 ink question
2008-11-29 by Tim Timmermans
Hi guys, Yeah, I m still using a 1280. Traditional carts. I ve been getting my inks off ebay. I noticed something that may be old news to you but I hadn t seen
Making yourown flushing cartridges
2008-11-29 by Brian Corll
If I were to make a set of flushing cartridges out of some refillable cartridges, what would I use as the flushing agent - just distilled H2O ? ... Brian Corll
Re: noob review re: BO + r280 beginner setup
2008-11-29 by pr_roark
... the ... and ... gotchas. ... get ... Actually all the MK carts are the same -- Eboni. It s only the PK carts that have different mixes of color pigments
Re: [Digital BW] Pigment Stabilization
2008-11-29 by ender100
Hi Paul, You asked for comments, so here goes! Actually gum was used in gum bichromate prints and carbon prints are done with a gelatin base—both gum and