[Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by chriskjezp
... Terry, The rebate you refer to is a 15% instant rebate. Epson is offering a $75 mail-in rebate for the new R2400. From what I understand, they honor this
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Re: [Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by terry lindquist
Tought Choice ....as I read it: a refub 2400 is $509.15 AFTER Epson rebate...NOT $425.00. terry ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by david627890
Paul Roark said -- the R800 may have more feeding problems than the 1800. At least one 800 I know of refuses to take thicker papers at all . I couldn t agree
RE: [Digital BW] Re: What's with MIS?
2007-08-30 by Peter Oksen
A point of clarification. Earlier Paul wrote to this thread: “In general, MIS is a reseller of Image Specialists inks, and that company is a major supplier
Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by david627890
Chris If color on gloss papers is important to you then go with the R2400. The R1800 does produce better glossy color prints on the relevant Epson papers with
RE: [Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by Paul Roark
... I ve had both and find no 2400 advantage here. ... MIS uses the same carts for both. ... Same if you use MIS. The difference may be Epson OEM v. MIS.
RE: [Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by Paul Roark
Hi Chris, ... That s an excellent price if it s new. The refurbished R1800s are about $350 from Epson and $330 on E-Bay (Epson-refurb). As you say, you re
[Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by chriskjezp
For the benefit of anyone else who may be facing the same decision, here s how the current cost difference breaks down between the R1800 & R2400: Refurbished
[Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by chriskjezp
... Nah, it s not new. Refurbished from Epson. After doing a bit more research here, I ve learned that you ve had bad experiences buying refurbed Epson
OT- my C86 is misbehaving?
2007-08-30 by Richard Cooke
Hi Folks, I ve had a C86 for a few years now and until yesterday it worked fine. But suddenly it is now printing horizontal black lines (about 0.35 apart) on
[Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by chriskjezp
... Sam, Thanks a lot for your reply. I guess one question I forgot to ask is whether there s a significant difference in the ongoing cost to run each
Re: [Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by Sam McCandless
... Possibly for old B&W family photos which you scan and re-print, Chris? But even then the fraction of those which are sepia might re- print to better effect
RE: [Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by Paul Roark
Hi Bob, ... The truth is that we consumers will probably never get access to the entire chemical makeup of our materials. This --
Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by chriskjezp
I m up to speed now on the R1800 approach thanks to Paul and others. However, I found out I can get an r2400 for $425 after rebate. I m uncertain whether the
Re: Archiving photos and data for recovery in the future.
2007-08-30 by Mark Rogers
Peter, what you mention is a very valid concern. I use to have data on 5 inch floppies and I actually still have some 5 inch floppies but nothing to read them
Re: [Digital BW] Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-30 by Bob Frost
Should we not avoid using the term Pure Carbon for pigment inks, since it isn t. The first line in Paul s article is clearer - calling them 100% carbon
RE: [Digital BW] Archiving photos and data for recovery in the future.
2007-08-30 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Archiving isn t just a matter of preserving a physical medium. Unlike books (or paintings, or sculptures, or architecture), the deterioration of digital
Archiving photos and data for recovery in the future.
2007-08-30 by pjb74nz
Starting again regarding the above. You are all on the same track regarding your existing files. But I m not even certain you will be able to put the disk into
Re: For Sale: Epson 1280 Printer (Great Condition)
2007-08-30 by chaofeng
The printer picture link should be http://www.timelesspicture.com/misc/sale/epson_photo_stylus_1280_printer .htm
Question about perceptions...clarification
2007-08-30 by brouwerkent
Hello Eric I must politely disagree with your point here.... I used to use Oriental when it was Freestyle s bargain paper...it was really cheap in the late 60s
For Sale: Epson 1280 Printer (Great Condition)
2007-08-30 by chaofeng
I m selling this wonderful printer. I used this printer mainly for my learning of B/W printing using MIS UT-2 inks and I got great results. Reason to sell:
RE: [Digital BW] Re: Question about perceptions
2007-08-30 by Eric Neilsen Photo
Jimbeaujack, It may not be a question of being disinterested in the question, but rather a question of time. The great paper chase can be an all consuming
Re: [Digital BW] R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-29 by Carl Schofield
Start here and then follow the link for detailed instructions: http://www.inksupply.com/r1800_bo.cfm I use this method, not so much for the pure carbon , but
Re: R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-29 by chriskjezp
I have since found and read Paul Roark s excellent article describing the pure carbon approach in full detail. One question remains: if I choose to print
R1800 "pure carbon" approach?
2007-08-29 by chriskjezp
I m about to buy a new printer and am considering the R1800. In an ideal world I d like to use the same printer for B&W and color. I ve seen rave reviews of
Re: [Digital BW] glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by Ernst Dinkla
... I think I raised that question myself. But right now the Fine Art Paper 250 gr media setting that uses the quad inkset gives a higher Dmax than the Matte
RE: [Digital BW] glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by Paul Roark
I can t speak for the HP, but with Epson drivers and 3K with and without PK on matte, my experience is that while it s definitely not necessary for smoothness,
Re: glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by john dean
Maybe, but the time to post test results is before the printers have been released. It certainly will effect my decision. john
Re: [Digital BW] Re:Photo Rag in rolls & retouching print defects
2007-08-29 by Richard Smallfield
Hi Patrick, wow - you have my utmost sympathy as I went through the same thing. What a waste of money on materials. This problem has to be fixed by
Re: glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by Antonis
... Yes, I agree John. I thought I had seen something a year ago but since the new inks came out so recently I m sure it will take a while. Canon, like HP
Re: [Digital BW] glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by Antonis
... Ernst, I haven t measured dmaxes but what I ve seeen is in a range where small variations don t make a big difference (say, around 2.4). Don t know about
Re: glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by Antonis
... John, I don t know the answers to these questions. I know that for now trueBW will support Canons only. Eventually --- who knows. Like you, I hope it will
Re: [Digital BW] Re:Photo Rag in rolls & retouching print defects
2007-08-29 by Patrick Carr
... I m glad you solved your problem with Entrada Bright--Since large sheets became available again I purchased several cases and EVERY print (around 15 large
Re: [Digital BW] glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by john dean
Ernst, There is this debate going on that when the Z driver adds the PK ink to the MK rag paper output (quad as apposed to Tri black) that you re not really
Re: glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by Mr_Misty_44
Antonis, When they finish with the software will it be one program for Epson,H-P, and Canon or separate ones for each?Will the program be cross platform with
Re: glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by john dean
Great Post. You are absolutely right. I imagine the next version Bauhaus does will be for the HPZ. The Canon black and white on glossy are very nice and even
Re: [Digital BW] glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by Ernst Dinkla
... Antonis, I m curious what they changed in the Canon monochrome inks for more reasons than the gloss difference reduction. Was the shift from warmer to
Question on Printers for optimum B&W
2007-08-29 by labfae@aol.com
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glossy bw with a Canon iPF5100 using trueBW
2007-08-29 by Antonis
... I have seen a recent beta of trueBW - the driver that Bowhaus will be selling for the new Canon printers - and it is a much improved reincarnation of
Re: Question about perceptions
2007-08-29 by jimbeaujack
I can t believe nobody s responding to this entry. Finding the right paper for various applications is so important! I ve just received a packet of 11x17
RE: [Digital BW] Re: Epson R200 with Ultratone 3D?
2007-08-28 by Paul Roark
Hi Marko, ... The R2 is mostly just easier. If you enjoy the working the controls and are comfortable with Create ICC-RGB (in QTR), then I d go with the 3D.
Re: Epson R200 with Ultratone 3D?
2007-08-28 by marko.mili
I am trying to understand drawbacks of using UT-3D inks on R200... Benefits seem to be many, such as not having to switch cartridges for glossy/matt, and
Re: Printfix Pro v2, b&w .icc profiles and Epson ABW
2007-08-28 by Eric Chan
To print using an QuadTone RIP ABW profile, set Photoshop s Color Handling menu to Let Photoshop Determine Colors, select your ABW profile from the Printer
Re: [Digital BW] Printfix Pro v2, b&w .icc profiles and Epson ABW
2007-08-28 by Daniel Bourgade
Bonjour Jean Marc, I cannot help you for this (sorry!), but may be you can help me. I m using Epson R2400, QTR, PSCS2, and calibrated ViewSonic screen with
RE: [Digital BW] Epson R200 with Ultratone 3D?
2007-08-28 by Paul Roark
I used the UT-3D regularly on an R220. See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/UT-3D_Readme.pdf So, in the abstract, the inkset should perform well on the
Epson R200 with Ultratone 3D?
2007-08-28 by marko.mili
I can get unused R200 locally to get me started with B&W printing. One thing that is not clear to me is whether R200 can be used with UT-3D inks (it seems that
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Museo Portfolio Rag - Which side is up?
2007-08-28 by CorrPro96@aol.com
How many posts are we going to have on this? The paper is clearly face UP in the packaging. Museo PR even has an interleaf sheet covering the coated side to
Re: Museo Portfolio Rag - Which side is up?
2007-08-28 by richardeskin
Soooo - How do we convince them?
Re: [Digital BW] Re:Photo Rag in rolls & retouching print defects
2007-08-27 by Richard Smallfield
... As an aside, I had *terrible* problems with Entrada Bright (nearly every single print flaked) ... until I bought a Hake brush - 6 wide, very soft
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Museo Portfolio Rag - Which side is up?
2007-08-27 by Charles Becker
good point, i have printed the back side of single sided inkjet paper through a laser printer before with mixed results. ... of course the plus side of that is