Which Printer?
2006-02-11 by helen529123
Hi All, Having just had a judge at a camera club competition turn up his nose at the magenta cast on my B&W prints, I am about to get a new printer. Apart from
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RE: [Digital BW] Re: epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-11 by Paul Roark
On the other hand, Eboni performs better than UC MK on some papers. And there are printer-to-printer variances. We need a large chart to keep track of all of
RE: [Digital BW] Epson R220 printing
2006-02-11 by Paul Roark
With the inksets that use the same dark inks in the C & M spots and the same light inks in the LC, LM, and Y spots (like the R2 inkset), color files will often
Clam Shell Portfolio Boxes
2006-02-11 by john dean
Does anyone know of any good sources for archival clam shell boxes for use with limited edition portfolios. Ideally I would like 11x17 but so far I ve only
Re: [Digital BW] Curiouser and curiouser
2006-02-11 by Eric Neilsen
Clarence, I have been using a 7000 with Cone Inks and Image Print for three years, spent time with a 7600, and also now own a 4800 for the past 4 months. The
Epson R220 printing
2006-02-11 by Frank Vincent
This may not sound like an intelligent question, but I am new to digital printing. I use a brand new Epson R220, and am experimenting with printing using MIS
Re: paper for multiple book copies
2006-02-11 by platinumeric
... EEM ... John, I have been printing quite a bit with Innova Smooth Cotton, and it it scuffs very easily. For books? no way. I just picked up some DCP
Re: [Digital BW] Re: epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-11 by Steve Kale
Eboni does not perform as well as MIS MK on this paper. It also very slightly underperforms on EAM/EEM. Time to start putting the pressure back on MIS...
[Digital BW] Re: epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-11 by wwodets
Paul- I use EEM for all my proofing, and VFA and USFA for final prints. With the K3 inks that I use, the VFA is the standout for dmax both visually and by
RE: [Digital BW] Re: epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-11 by Paul Roark
Epson says at , ... Velvet
Re: [Digital BW] Re: epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-11 by Carl Schofield
Texture is similar to the Somerset, but Velvet needs careful handling to prevent scuffing and burnishing. Carl
[Digital BW] Re: epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-11 by john dean
How tough is that Velvet Fine Art surface? I still want to try it. Somerset is quite durable, but weak in dmax and gamut. john
Re: [Digital BW] Re: epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-11 by Carl Schofield
My observations and dmax measurements suggest otherwise. Epson Velvet Fine Art is the matte paper dmax champ with k3 MK inks so far at 1.75+ and Museo II is
Re: epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-11 by ginnylady33
I recently compared the Velvet Fine Art with Museo II. The main difference that I saw was the Museo II had deeper blacks. Significantly so. Best Ginny
Re: [Digital BW] Re: epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-11 by Brian Ellis
With the K3 inks that I use, the VFA is the standout for dmax both visually and by measurement. The VFA not only shows a much better dmax with the K3 s than
epson velvet fine art paper
2006-02-10 by dhaaron69
I recently purchased a supply of k3 ink carts for my 2400, at Comp USA. I noticed they had a supply of epson velvet fine art paper. So I purchased 2 packages
Re: [Digital BW] Re: A simple answer for R220 B&W printing?
2006-02-10 by Tom Baker
Yes. I just put a piece of plaing scotch tape across the opening and set them aside, upright in a small box. No problems. Also, I haven t been running any
Re: A simple answer for R220 B&W printing?
2006-02-10 by l33ry
Tom, Do you swap partially-full cartridges? If so how do you store them? Bob ... MIS b&w inks without any problems. The quality is great. ... However, if you
Re: [Digital BW] black and white setup
2006-02-10 by Michael Vendrell
The R220 is a great B & W printer - If you set it up with Paul Roark s UT-R2 inks with Eboni in the K position you can use it for continuous tone or Black-
Re: [Digital BW] A simple answer for R220 B&W printing? SUCCESS!!
2006-02-10 by Steve Dewing
Thanks to the folks at MIS I am now printing fantastic (to my eye) neutral black and white photos. I couldn t get ahold of a new R220 so I took the color ones
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Lux and Fading
2006-02-10 by Bob Frost
Hogarth, Wilhelm might have been correct! I have 1270 prints that have never shown the dreaded orange effect. People only a block apart in the States had or
black and white setup
2006-02-10 by badsurfer67
I ve got a 1280 and a r220, I don t want to have redundant printers so I thought I d setup up one to be a dedicated black and white printer. My question is
Re: Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-10 by dlruckus
Hmmm! Might that be because acidic components in the coating are acting as mordants to the inks and fixing them? It s interesting since it s my understanding
Re: paper for multiple book copies
2006-02-10 by john dean
Unfortunately if you are not going to spray these prints, and of course for that many it would be a toxic nightmare, your prints on EEM are going to scratch.
Re: paper for multiple book copies
2006-02-10 by Greg
... each ... cover ... so ... Have you thought about how thick 100 pages of EEM is going to be? From memory those pages may not turn very well, especially the
Re: [Digital BW] Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-10 by scott_now_coming
Thanks Paul. I was assuming (!) you were using the Light Impression green pen. That s interesting about the coating being acidic. Thanks, Scott ... red.
[Digital BW] Re: STERLING PAPERS FOR B&W? (Mfg: BreathingColor)
2006-02-10 by Shilesh Jani
AK, I am getting essentially the same Dmax on these two papers with MIS Eboni ink (on a 2400) as I reported for 4000 MK. So it seems reasonable that the 100%
paper for multiple book copies
2006-02-10 by lovelipp
Yo gang! I would like to make ( to start) 10 copies of a book of prints, each about 100 pages. A local shop does an inexpensive clamp binding for less $$ than
Re: [Digital BW] Suggestions for Paper for 2400 to mimic Glossy Fiber Paper
2006-02-10 by Eric Bowman
Exim Vaios cuts it down to size; they evidently cut the 8.5x11 from a roll, as the paper I received was very curly, and it doesn t really want to flatten much.
Re: [Digital BW] Re: STERLING PAPERS FOR B&W? (Mfg: BreathingColor)
2006-02-10 by Bilingual Communications
Thank you kindly Shilesh I am using an epson 4000 with K7 inkset... And yes the prices are about 1/3 of what comparable Hahnemuhle papers cost so I am
Re: [Digital BW] Re: STERLING PAPERS FOR B&W? (Mfg: BreathingColor)
2006-02-10 by Bilingual Communications
Thanks for the infor guys, but are the papers any good with B&W specifically K7 inks?
Re: Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-10 by john dean
... I completely agree with that though the K3 should be tested on it for the best black and white results. Like with any texture, the smaller the print the
Re: STERLING PAPERS FOR B&W? (Mfg: BreathingColor)
2006-02-10 by Shilesh Jani
AK, I have tried the 210 gsm version of Stering Rag (Dmax = 1.54), and Stering PLATINUM rag (Dmax = 1.64) on a 4000 with MK ink. The Dmax were measured with
Re: Epson 4800 vs. 2400 question
2006-02-10 by David M. Dorn
Steve Kale replied: According to Epson UK 2nd Tier Support, they don t believe single channel greyscale is a credible photographic printing platform. Pity as
Re: STERLING PAPERS FOR B&W? (Mfg: BreathingColor)
2006-02-10 by Greg
... No, I don t think they are. Pretty sure the paper mill is in China, and they may have moved most of the converting to the US because they were having a lot
RE: [Digital BW] Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-10 by Paul Roark
Scott, I use a test pen from Abbey Publications that uses chlorophenol red. Since they are such a strong advocate of buffering paper, I have simply trusted
Re: Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-10 by Clayton Jones
Olaf, Jules, ... Amen! We are finally getting there. ... I tested it also (2400/K3) and came to the same conclusion. It s a big step in the right direction,
Re: Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-10 by lulalake_1999
... review answered all but one of my questions: The paper is 100% cotton, acid free, and contains no fluorescent whiteners. And Paul, through his own tests,
Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-10 by olaf ringdahl
Jim, John, Paul and others Thanks for your responses. In one sentence the Luminous Landscape review answered all but one of my questions: The paper is 100%
Re: Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-09 by ginnylady33
I recently tested and was VERY impressed with Crane Museo II. It is 2-sided. Acid free. 100% cotton. NO optical brighteners. Ginny ... for a new paper. From
Re: [Digital BW] Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-09 by scott_now_coming
Paul, That Bromcresol Green pen only measures to about 5.6 on the pH scale. Would a chemical such as Bromcresol purple be a better indicator since it measures
Re: [Digital BW] A simple answer for R220 B&W printing?
2006-02-09 by l33ry
Steve, Now you re getting beyond my limited knowledge. I can tell you from my own experience that cheapo gloss papers that I ve tried tend to come out wet. I
RE: [Digital BW] Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-09 by Paul Roark
... Yes, the acid test pen indicates it s well buffered. ... No, the UV light indicates there are no optical brighteners in it. Paul www.PaulRoark.com
Re: STERLING PAPERS FOR B&W? (Mfg: BreathingColor)
2006-02-09 by Andre
... Hi Greg, Yes, I assumed that both paper would be different paper stock. My question was about whether these two papers are rebadged from any other papers
Re: [Digital BW] A simple answer for R220 B&W printing?
2006-02-09 by Tom Baker
Steve - Selling dye prints that folks would expect to last, especially under most display conditions is risky. Faded prints negatively reflect on ones
Re: [Digital BW] Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-09 by jim kitchen
Dear Olaf, ... Here is an article you might review: I hope this helps... jim k
Re: A simple answer for R220 B&W printing?
2006-02-09 by Clayton Jones
Hello Steve, ... I didn t have any problem putting MIS ink in my R200. Just put in the carts, let it do it s cleaning cycle, then run a nozzle check. To help
Re: Crane Silver Rag
2006-02-09 by john dean
I think it is a very good paper and sets the stage for a new way of looking at glossy inkjet media. I don t think it is perfect, and the texture could be
Re: [Digital BW] A simple answer for R220 B&W printing?
2006-02-09 by Steve Dewing
Thanks the quick answer Tom and Bob. Right after I posted I found the info I should have found earlier. I went ahead and ordered a set of UT-R2 ink cartridges
Re: [Digital BW] A simple answer for R220 B&W printing?
2006-02-09 by Tom Baker
Steve - I am switching between the MIS PRO color inks (pigments) and the MIS b&w inks without any problems. The quality is great. Two R220 would be good if