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Epson 2400 arrives

2007-12-31 by AnnMarie

I just wanted to share my experience, so far, with the 2400. I received it a few hours ago and after playing with settings and seeing what works for me, I am

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RE: [Digital BW] archival framing

2007-12-31 by Eric Neilsen

Paul I have not seen an issue with dimensional stability. You should not be cutting your matte, backer, substrate, etc too close to the size of the opening.

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Re: [Digital BW] archival framing

2007-12-31 by pr_roark

... wrote: ... I ve wondered about whether there might be outgassing of the foam and differential expansion between the foam core and matte

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RE: [Digital BW] archival framing

2007-12-31 by Frank Jay

I always wondered why most folks are concerned about archival framing when most decorative paper art only stays on the wall for 2.3 years. (I got that from

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Re: Black/Glossy UT7 questions

2007-12-31 by David Wroblewski

... Okay, very interesting. The larger sizes are the issue for me. I always feed from the back for 13x19, but not when proofing on 8x10 -- maybe that was one

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Re: Black/Glossy UT7 questions

2007-12-31 by David Wroblewski

Hello Guy, Thanks for the reply, good to hear this is working for you. Are you using the MIS PKN instead of Ebony with your UT3D setup? What paper(s) are you

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Re: R220 and 308gsm

2007-12-31 by Mic

Hello, I have printed on Crane Museo 250gr a bunch of times curving the paper and pushing gently the sheet to get engaged until the other day the printer

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RE: [Digital BW] archival framing

2007-12-31 by Eric Neilsen

Since you are now talking about (at least I assume you are talking about) digital B&W inkjet prints making comparisons to silver gelatin image stability on

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Re: Black/Glossy UT7 questions

2007-12-31 by djon43

FIX: Roller/Wheel Marks 2200...fibre gloss. I eliminated roller and scratch marks with OEM/2200 on a couple of new fibre glossies (never had marks on

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Re: Black/Glossy UT7 questions

2007-12-31 by guy_staley

Oh yeah, forgot to mention: those pesky wheel marks can be delt with. Mine prints flawless black feilds of goodness! :) Ciao. ... and ... the ... with

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Re: Black/Glossy UT7 questions

2007-12-31 by guy_staley

It s entirely possible to get truely exhibition quality prints with that printer, those inks, and that RIP. And with todays best papers...? Off da hook baby!

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Re: [Digital BW] Re: R220 and 308gsm

2007-12-30 by Drew Tait

Clayton/Andre/Kirk, Thanks for the tips. I have been able to successfully print on the A6 test strip with your advice. Also because I am only feeding one sheet

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Re: [Digital BW] archival framing

2007-12-30 by Gary Weaver

Ha. my workmate made my first prints and mounted them on department store cardboard - white smooth surfaced and dark gray ruff, etc.. I don t see any problems

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Re: [Digital BW] archival framing

2007-12-30 by Frank Jay

Just to pass on something from my experiences. In approx 1973 I drymounted some photos onto shirt cardboard..for those not as old as I , it was the cardboard

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archival framing

2007-12-30 by Richard Smallfield

Hi, I m currently preparing some framed images for local exhibition using my stock frames. Some of the backing boards had got defaced as they ve been used so

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Re: R220 and 308gsm

2007-12-30 by Andre Moreau

Hi Drew, It seems that the R220 does not handle heavier paper very well. I even have problem feeding Premium Matte 210gms paper on the outside bend. Inside

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Re: [Digital BW] Scanning Quality

2007-12-30 by Tony Wells

I have not got involved in this discussion before, but reading this post about a budget (flat bed?) scanner out performing shop scans, made me think back to my

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Re: R220 and 308gsm

2007-12-30 by Clayton Jones

Hello Drew, ... I was able to feed heavy papers in my R200 by putting a slight bend in the paper so the leading edge is pointed more toward the grabber to

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R220 and 308gsm

2007-12-30 by Drew Tait

Before buying some Hahnemuhle photo rag 308gsm I got a small sample to see if it worked in the R230 (R220). Well the upshot is that it didn t feed so I printed

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commercial B&W printers in chicago area

2007-12-29 by Patrick Kealey

I am interested in hearing from Large (greater than 16x20) print commercial folks in the Chicago area for some work to be done that is coming up in February.

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Re: [Digital BW] Re: New Printer

2007-12-29 by Arthur Fink

... An Epson printer is not a typical asset. It s a license to purchase Epson ink! Arthur A r t h u r . F i n k . P h o t o g r a p h y ... Ten New

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Scanning Quality

2007-12-29 by nsams2002

I unpacked and installed an Epson 200 scanner yesterday, (at a cost of 100 dollars!!) Without any adjustments to the image, such as levels, etc., using the

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Re: [Digital BW] Re: New Printer

2007-12-29 by AnnMarie Tornabene

Patrick - How I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE that analogy! The paper feed mechanism went on my R1800 as well (only after a year and a half) and I didn t use heavy

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Re: [Digital BW] Re: New Printer

2007-12-29 by Patrick Kealey

Djon43, and Clayton, thanks for your input, last legs is the paper feed mechanism dying. I, currently, am leaning towards the 2400, although the 3800 is

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Re: New Printer

2007-12-29 by Clayton Jones

Hello djon43, ... I think that s what happened to mine. Right before (thank goodness) the end of it s 2-year replacement warranty, after many prints on heavy

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Re: New Printer

2007-12-29 by djon43

Suggestion: if by on its last legs you mean it clogs, you might want to revert exclusively to Epson s OEM pigments. UT7 may be causing those last legs.

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Re: New Printer

2007-12-29 by Clayton Jones

Hello Patrick, ... ?recent litigation by epson, which creates another issues. Thanks, ... Some random thoughts: If you want a new 17 printer then there s not

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New Printer

2007-12-28 by Patrick Kealey

I currently have an Epson 2200 that is on it s last legs. I do primarily black and white using IJC/OPM, and QTR loaded with either Epson UC or MIS UT7inks.

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RE: [Digital BW] Re: OK,

2007-12-28 by Paul Roark

... No, the 2400 has a larger drop size. But give it a try and see if you like the results. QTR allows users to try before they buy (for all of $50). If you

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Re: OK,

2007-12-28 by Kevin

this is looking more like a path i don t want to go down. if QTR (RIP) is needed for the cheapo R280 to do black only printing, wouldn t it be wise to continue

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Re: OK,

2007-12-28 by Tyler Boley

Again, the answer would be QTR. Tyler

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OK,

2007-12-28 by Kevin

I ll take a look at the QTR link, but in the meantime, how does one do BO printing these days when the newer machines and drivers don t allow for the option?

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Re: New web site

2007-12-28 by ncmphoto

... Lovely images, nice clean web site. My only criticism is technical - that when clicking on some of the thumbnails the large image doesn t change. Mac OSX

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Black/Glossy UT7 questions

2007-12-28 by David Wroblewski

Hi all, After a long layoff, I d like to get my hands inky again trying some of the new glossy fiber-style papers with my UT-7/2200/IJC setup. I ve been

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Re: Follow Up Questions

2007-12-28 by Clayton Jones

Hello Kevin, ... You mean you never make a print and discard it and make another because it needs more contrast or something? ... I too am a fan of simplicity

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Re: Follow Up Questions

2007-12-28 by Clayton Jones

Hello Kevin, ... You mean you never make a print and discard it and make another because it needs more contrast or something? ... I too am a fan of simplicity

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Re: [Digital BW] New web site (amended)

2007-12-28 by Holly Hegeman

... Your site is gorgeous, and oh yes, so is your work. Very well done. A question on your book. Are you self-publishing? Who are you using? -Holly [Non-text

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Re: New web site

2007-12-28 by Nancy Wilson

I found your work stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I m interested also in knowing more about it. Digital or Film? What kind of paper prints?

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