[Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Greg
As I said in another post, my spectro is ready and waiting to measure those papers with the faded Nanochromes. I ll even do some graphs just for fun. I m in
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NanoChromes was more paper news
2006-01-29 by Shilesh Jani
Bruce, Scott, Walt, Before this becomes a pro vs anti NanoChrome conversation, I thought I would provide some clarifications. First, InkVillage (specifically
[Digital BW] Re: K3 Inks
2006-01-29 by Greg
... DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, scott_now_coming ... But it also depends on how sterile your environment is. If you introduce the correct
Re: [Digital BW] Using an Epson 7600 with a B&W inkset
2006-01-29 by Greg
... which ... replaced ... There is a counter that shows when the head wants to be replaced. Maybe you just ignore it, maybe you replace the head, hard to say.
Re: [Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Walt Mucha
In the test Shilesh performed the Epson dyes faded, the Nanochromes faded, the Ultrachromes didn t. If these inks fade in this simple test I doubt they
Re: Test Image
2006-01-29 by cdsidd
Andy Thanks for posting a link to the test chart. I have a question for you if you know. I m using a 1280 with MIS UT2 inks. Should I follow Paul s workflow
Re: [Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by hogarth@snappydsl.net
... Ultrachromes don t fade? Watcha smoking Walt? -- Bruce Watson
[Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by scott_now_coming
Ultrachromes didn t fade? LMAO! Please submit your data. WOW, an ink that doesn t fade, I can t wait to see your data. Scott ... DIDN T. That s all the data
[Digital BW] Re: K3 Inks
2006-01-29 by scott_now_coming
Epson claims 6 months after opening, so I would guess it might actually be twice that. Scott
Re: Download this INFO and keep for Reference
2006-01-29 by scott_now_coming
This: Also, I think the conclusion of Livick s testing was that UK inks had about a 25 million LUX life with a good coating. Should have read: Also, I think
Re: [Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Larry Wangelin
Scott, Well yes, there wasn t a TOTAL LUX amount for this given test. To me, regardless of whatever the total LUX was in this test, what the fade results were
Re: [Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Walt Mucha
Well the Epson dyes faded. The Nadachromes faded. The Ultrachromes DIDN T. That s all the data I need. At least I don t have blue wool. Baaaaaah, baaaah,
Download this INFO and keep for Reference
2006-01-29 by scott_now_coming
I suggest everyone who is interested in ink fading (and I m assuming that s eveyone here)go to this archived page to download Livick s fade testing data and
Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by scott_now_coming
Let s all remember: data is king. Funny you should be the one to say that. After all, you posted meaningless statistics on your Nanochrome (so called)
Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by scott_now_coming
... impact. ... can ... don t ... post ... i.e., ... hazard ... real
Re: [Digital BW] Re: K3 Inks
2006-01-29 by Bob Frost
Hi Clayton, Well, Epson state that ink should be used within 6 months of the carts being opened, but on one list recently, there was advice not to buy a
[Digital BW] Re: K3 Inks
2006-01-29 by Clayton Jones
Hello Bob, ... Oh, oh, that s a serious issue that needs more research. Where did you hear this? Regards, Clayton Info on black and white digital printing at
Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Clayton Jones
... I have often wondered how Hahnemuhle is being affected by the changing paper marketplace. A few years ago there were few papers that could match theirs
Re: [Digital BW] Re: K3 Inks
2006-01-29 by Bob Frost
Walt et al, Another problem with refilling small carts from large carts is that the life of the ink in the large carts is only a month or so after opening
ConvertToBW DIY?
2006-01-29 by MGochnauer
... Looking at ConverToBW Pro, it does appear that its output can be duplicated in PS... but not with any reasonable degree of efficiency, at least for me. $99
RE: [Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by John Moody
There is the possibility that you could head into the lab, measure the wrong thing, and draw a conclusion based on wrong information. I know I have done
Re: [Digital BW] Using an Epson 7600 with a B&W inkset
2006-01-29 by Lotusm50
My concern about head replacement comes from the printer counter which shows over 1400 feet printed. I ve heard of the heads being replaced at much lower
Re: Test Image
2006-01-29 by andy
Bazzer - Try Norman Koren s very informative site, in particular this page which has test images for download:
Re: [Digital BW] B&W printing with HP printers
2006-01-29 by Matti Koskinen
... I have HP Deskjet 9800 and couldn t be happier. No clogging as I had constantly with Epsons. The output is great, though the carts are too small for a
Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Tyler Boley
... At least there is the thicker version which I use a lot, it s still my favorite paper. The 3000s wouldn t advance it so I used the thinner. ... No problem.
[Digital BW] Re: For Tyler
2006-01-29 by Greg
... can you control which dot is laid down first? ... If you are printing unidirectional, then careful placement of the ink color will allow you to let black
[Digital BW] Re: For Tyler
2006-01-29 by Tyler Boley
... Well that s complicated, and is an ongoing issue. In the current version it s called distributed . For now let s say for my purposes using a double K it
Re: Selenium curve
2006-01-29 by Shilesh Jani
Suze, The color of Selenium is easier to manage with matte inkjet than the deep black. As of now, much to my chagrin, there is no way to deepen the black on
[Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Shilesh Jani
Tom, Yup, I agree re: platinum. In fact I doubt it can hit 1.5 routinely. But I see what you mean, precisely because I HAVE seen, held a platinium print,
Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Shilesh Jani
Tyler, Atlex has the 13x19 size discontinued . http://www.atlex.com/hahnemuhle/hahnemuhle-william-turner-190-paper.htm I called Jim Doyle at Shades of Paper
Re: [Digital BW] Re: For Tyler
2006-01-29 by Tom Baker
Not to be a pest, but does it align the two dots perfectly? And, can you control which dot is laid down first? Maybe I m starting to see some of the good
Re: [Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Tom Baker
Shilesh - Go measure a really great platinum print. They re beautiful, and probably won t reach 1.7. And, anyway, opinion=subjectivity=what is good art. Tom
Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Tyler Boley
... Really? I hadn t heard. I printed on that a lot with my old 3000s. They must be thinning the line. Tyler
[Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Tyler Boley
... wrote: ... I m not sure how it can be quantified, at least the impression I was talking about. It s visual, this paper had a richer looking black than some
Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Shilesh Jani
I know what you mean; I was dismayed when I saw that William Turner 190 gsm was discontinued. ... extraordinary B&W prints is ... was news . ...
Re: For Tyler
2006-01-29 by Tyler Boley
Tom, I keep trying to reply and the list seems to be buggy tonight... Anyway, the short verion is that StudioPrint allows the user to assign more than one ink
[Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Shilesh Jani
Tom, If I was trying not to be impudent with Tyler, I am trying not to be argumentative with you. But really, if you I are head-to-head, each looking at prints
Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Tyler Boley
the point of the original post was that a paper that can yeild extraordinary B&W prints is being discontinued. Purely conversational I guess, thought it was
Re: [Digital BW] Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Tom Baker
Shilesh - Data is not king. The image is king. Tom Baker Shilesh Jani wrote: ... Sounds like religion; get-by on faith, my
Re: [Digital BW] B&W printing with HP printers
2006-01-29 by Adam Maas
I print occasionally with my 7660 and the Photo Grey cart when I need fine highlight detail and don t mind the lack of a true matte paper. The output on HP
Re: more paper news
2006-01-29 by Shilesh Jani
... Sounds like religion; get-by on faith, my faith and so on. You can fall a lot deeper into a Dmax 2.0 hole than a Dmax 1.7 hole - oh, don t belive the
Report: Max vs VFA with K3
2006-01-29 by Clayton Jones
Hello All, I have been doing some extensive testing and comparison of Crane s Museo Max and VFA. First a bit about VFA. With K3 inks in the 2400 I have found
Re: [Digital BW] Using an Epson 7600 with a B&W inkset
2006-01-29 by Larry Burk
Several people on this list and others have the opinion Epson cant deny warranty coverage unless they can prove its the third party inks fault. Others have
For Tyler
2006-01-29 by Tom Baker
Tyler - Is it a big, long involved explanation, or trade secret about how you are doing the underprinting you referred to in an post earlier today? Tom
Re: [Digital BW] Using an Epson 7600 with a B&W inkset
2006-01-29 by Lotusm50
Interesting idea. The one thing that I am concerned about with the used one is the head (and I have just asked specifically about it). But the price is less
Re: [Digital BW] Using an Epson 7600 with a B&W inkset
2006-01-29 by Larry Burk
Here is another idea. :) A new 7800 8-color printer with stand, new set of inks, and a 1 yr extendable warranty retails for $2995.00. Many dealers will
RE: Anyone Tried ConvertToBW Pro?
2006-01-29 by Doug Fisher
Just a reminder to people who have bought an R2400 in case they have forgotten or didn t notice when they were opening up their new toy - R2400 users get a
Re: 7600 & BW inkset
2006-01-29 by arlenelove3@aol.com
I ve been using a 7600 with MIS UT7 CFS system for a couple of years. I m not a techie, and I ve never had a problem that couldn t be solved by someone out
Re: [Digital BW] Anyone Tried ConvertToBW Pro?
2006-01-29 by Bert Katzung
There is a free trial period of 30 days with full functionality --- no watermarks or grids or anything to mess up the image. Download at
Re: K3 Inks
2006-01-29 by Clayton Jones
Helen, Steve, Woody et al, Thanks for all the good info. This makes it look even better. Definitely worth doing. Regards, Clayton Info on black and white