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Re: Epson 1280 and K6 ink

2009-11-17 by piezobw

while I am at it, here is the list of supported papers which we made complex six ink curves for the 1280:

Epson Enhanced Matte (a.k.a. Epson Archival Matte)
Epson Heavyweight Matte
Hahnemuhle Albrecht Durer
Hahnemuhle Art Proof
Hahnemuhle Etching
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Bright White
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Smooth Satin
Hahnemuhle White Velvet
Hahnemuhle William Turner
Innova Cold Press Art
Innova Photo Fiba Print
Innova Photo Smooth Cotton
Innova Soft Textured Art
InkPress Waterproof Canvas
InkPress Picture Rag Cool
InkPress Picture Rag Warm
InkPress Print Plus Matte
InkPress Velvet
Legion Somerset Photo Enhanced Velvet
Moab Entrada Fine Art Bright White
Moab Entrada Fine Art Natural
Moab Kayenta Photo Matte

additional custom curves are here at $99 each
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.362672/it.A/id.3682/.f?sc=15&category=-115

We make two types - our regular type and a type 2 for those who do not want to see lots of shadow detail in their prints, or who use display monitors which do not show much shadow detail.

let me know if you have any other questions.

Jon

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "dawsonmpleasanton" <dawsonm@...> wrote:
>
> Oh, now I get it.  The K6 and the K7 inksets are exactly the same except for the addition of a 7th ink in the K7 set.  So if I want K6 I simply don't use Shade #7.  Is that correct?
> 
> Thanks,
> Mike
> 
> --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "piezobw" <jon@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Mike,
> > 
> > There are now at least five flavors of six shades of Piezography K6 which will take the best advantage of your 1280:
> > 
> > http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.362672/sc.15/category.239/.f
> > 
> > Selenium and Neutral were the most popular until Special Edition was released. We also have Sepia and Warm Neutral. But my K6 curves which are in the QTR software will allow you to SplitTone and tailor the inkset to what you desire.
> > 
> > If you would like to upload some of your images and try full size prints - we offer inexpensive online printing here:
> > 
> > http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.362672/sc.15/category.29282/.f
> > 
> > But Pieography Glossy is not an option for the six ink printers - so stick to matte if you want to try your images with some of the new ink sets and QTR K6 driver.
> > 
> > 
> > I also offer custom QTR curve profiling if you find out we do not support your paper choices.  The complete list is available on the info page which is here:
> > 
> > http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.362672/sc.15/category.27707/.f
> > 
> > regards,
> > 
> > Jon Cone
> > 
> > --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "dawsonmpleasanton" <dawsonm@> wrote:
> > >
> > > It's been a while since I printed B&W with Piezography ink.  I go back far enough that I used to use the special R9 driver software.
> > > 
> > > I want to start using my Epson 1280 again.  I think I need the Piezography K6 inks, but a browse through inkjetmall.com seems to suggest that the K6 inks are no longer sold?
> > > 
> > > If that is the case what is the best/easy option for using B&W inks on an Epson 1280 printer?  Are the inks at Inkjet Supply the best alternative for printing using the QuadToneRIP driver?
> > > 
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > > Mike
> > >
> >
>

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