Digital BW, The Print

I’d like to buy an R1400 and experiment with QTR and Eb6, BO, HP-PK, etc. perhaps moving to a CIS when I settle on something.  What are the recommended refillable carts I should look at for the 1400?  Are the Lin Exports carts on eBay any good? http://tinyurl.com/mqgctm

Thanks for any advice.

Tom Husband

Tom,
Recently Staples Office Supply offered the Epson 1400 at $200 (US).  1/3 off, no shipping! I bought to try non-Epson inks and methods.  I began with MIS inks (Ebony 6-ink set for Epson 1400).

Here's why:  Paul Roark (a familiar name on this list) has written extensively on third-pary inks with Epson printers.  He "designs" inksets sold by MIS. My MIS experiences are positive.  Good folk.

It's early days, but I am thrilled with the 1400, Paul Roark, MIS (carts and inks) and the prints on the studio walls.

Welcome aboard!

regards,

Will Clark

> "thusband2003" <tom.husband@...> wrote: <snips>
>
> . . .like to buy an R1400 and experiment with QTR and Eb6, BO, HP-PK, etc. perhaps moving to a CIS when I settle on something.  What are the recommended refillable carts I should look at for the 1400?  Are the Lin Exports carts on eBay any good? http://tinyurl.com/mqgctm

Thanks Will.  I'll check out Staples.  I know the contribution Paul has made
to B&W printing is huge.  Maybe I'll go with the MIS carts and ink to
start.  Does MIS sell empty refillable carts for the 1400 too?  I've looked
but can't seem to find anything.

Thanks again,

Tom

On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 5:28 PM, Will <bill.clark@...> wrote:

> Tom,
> Recently Staples Office Supply offered the Epson 1400 at $200 (US).  1/3
> off, no shipping! I bought to try non-Epson inks and methods.  I began with
> MIS inks (Ebony 6-ink set for Epson 1400).
>
> Here's why:  Paul Roark (a familiar name on this list) has written
> extensively on third-pary inks with Epson printers.  He "designs" inksets
> sold by MIS. My MIS experiences are positive.  Good folk.
>
> It's early days, but I am thrilled with the 1400, Paul Roark, MIS (carts
> and inks) and the prints on the studio walls.
>
> Welcome aboard!
>
> regards,
>
> Will Clark
>
> > "thusband2003" <tom.husband@...> wrote: <snips>
> >
> > . . .like to buy an R1400 and experiment with QTR and Eb6, BO, HP-PK,
> etc. perhaps moving to a CIS when I settle on something.  What are the
> recommended refillable carts I should look at for the 1400?  Are the Lin
> Exports carts on eBay any good? http://tinyurl.com/mqgctm
>
>
>
>
>


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>...Does MIS sell empty refillable carts for the 1400 too?  

Yes, and I've had very good luck with them.  See 
http://www.inksupply.com/inkjet_cartridges.cfm?search_getmodel=512

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

Thanks Paul.  Would that be the Black and White EB6 Cartridges or Empty
(with chip) Cartridges?  What's the difference between quick reset and auto
reset chips?

Tom

On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 7:31 PM, pr_roark <pr_roark@...> wrote:

> >...Does MIS sell empty refillable carts for the 1400 too?
>
> Yes, and I've had very good luck with them.  See
> http://www.inksupply.com/inkjet_cartridges.cfm?search_getmodel=512
>
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>
>
>
>


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Tom Husband <tom.husband@...> wrote:
>
> Would that be the Black and White EB6 Cartridges or Empty
> (with chip) Cartridges?

They have both.  Come to think of it, I'm not sure which mine were at first.  

>  What's the difference between quick reset and auto reset chips?

I don't know.  

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

Tom,
I began my MIS Ink and Epson 1400 "Ebony adventure" with a set of Ebony-ink prefilled cartridges (MIS EB6-1400-SET $95.45) a set of empty 1400 carts (ARC-1400-EC-SET $32.95) and one 4-0z bottle of each of the six Ebony inks (MIS EB6-4-X, where X is the printer ink "position", $18 per 4-oz bottle).I already owned syringes, etc.

The MIS web site takes some patience to learn.  They offer a remarkable array of items.

I'm sure others have success with other inks and carts from other sources, but I felt the combo of MIS service and Paul Roark's input was a sound beginning. I have no connection, $ or other, with MIS, Epson or Roark.

I come at this from a lifetime in the darkroom with alt-proc such as carbon-transfer printmaking.  The EB6 ink color pleases my eye.  Reasonable folks can differ where art is concerned!

Enjoy the trip,

Will Clark
willclark.clark@...



--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Tom Husband <tom.husband@...> wrote:

>
> Thanks Paul.  Would that be the Black and White EB6 Cartridges or Empty
> (with chip) Cartridges?  What's the difference between quick reset and auto
> reset chips?
> 
> Tom
> 
> On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 7:31 PM, pr_roark <pr_roark@...> wrote:
> 
> > >...Does MIS sell empty refillable carts for the 1400 too?
> >
> > Yes, and I've had very good luck with them.  See
> > http://www.inksupply.com/inkjet_cartridges.cfm?search_getmodel=512
> >
> > Paul
> > www.PaulRoark.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
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>

Thanks Will.  I decided to do more or less the same.  I've had a R2400 for
while and am familiar with QTR but the appeal of all carbon pigment ink, the
small drop size of the 1400 and combining BO with Eb6 for the best of both
is just too tempting.  Am now just waiting for the 1400 price to come down a
bit.  Best I can find now is ~$200.

Thanks again for your help.

Tom

On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 3:54 PM, Will <bill.clark@...> wrote:

> Tom,
> I began my MIS Ink and Epson 1400 "Ebony adventure" with a set of Ebony-ink
> prefilled cartridges (MIS EB6-1400-SET $95.45) a set of empty 1400 carts
> (ARC-1400-EC-SET $32.95) and one 4-0z bottle of each of the six Ebony inks
> (MIS EB6-4-X, where X is the printer ink "position", $18 per 4-oz bottle).I
> already owned syringes, etc.
>
> The MIS web site takes some patience to learn.  They offer a remarkable
> array of items.
>
> I'm sure others have success with other inks and carts from other sources,
> but I felt the combo of MIS service and Paul Roark's input was a sound
> beginning. I have no connection, $ or other, with MIS, Epson or Roark.
>
> I come at this from a lifetime in the darkroom with alt-proc such as
> carbon-transfer printmaking.  The EB6 ink color pleases my eye.  Reasonable
> folks can differ where art is concerned!
>
> Enjoy the trip,
>
> Will Clark
> willclark.clark@...
>
>
>
>


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Try http://www.ufosystem.net
looks very nice design and easy to use.

Hi Will,

The 1400 has six inks, K, C, LC, M, LM and Y.  I bought the EB6-1400-SET but
I see when buying EB6 in bulk there's also LK and LLK.  Are they for, say, a
2400?   Paul Roark's instructions for Eboni-6 say there are 6 inks but MIS
shows 8 when LK and LLK are included.

Just wondering.

Thanks,

Tom

On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 3:54 PM, Will <bill.clark@...> wrote:

> Tom,
> I began my MIS Ink and Epson 1400 "Ebony adventure" with a set of Ebony-ink
> prefilled cartridges (MIS EB6-1400-SET $95.45) a set of empty 1400 carts
> (ARC-1400-EC-SET $32.95) and one 4-0z bottle of each of the six Ebony inks
> (MIS EB6-4-X, where X is the printer ink "position", $18 per 4-oz bottle).I
> already owned syringes, etc.
>
> The MIS web site takes some patience to learn.  They offer a remarkable
> array of items.
>
> I'm sure others have success with other inks and carts from other sources,
> but I felt the combo of MIS service and Paul Roark's input was a sound
> beginning. I have no connection, $ or other, with MIS, Epson or Roark.
>
> I come at this from a lifetime in the darkroom with alt-proc such as
> carbon-transfer printmaking.  The EB6 ink color pleases my eye.  Reasonable
> folks can differ where art is concerned!
>
> Enjoy the trip,
>
> Will Clark
> willclark.clark@...
>
>
>
>


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Tom Husband <tom.husband@...> wrote:
> 
> The 1400 has six inks, K, C, LC, M, LM and Y. ...
> I see when buying EB6 in bulk there's also LK and LLK.  
> Are they for, say, a 2400? 

Yes, and they are the same as M and LM  (18% and 6%).

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com