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Epson 1280 and K6 ink

Epson 1280 and K6 ink

2009-11-16 by dawsonmpleasanton

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

Re: Epson 1280 and K6 ink

2009-11-16 by pr_roark

"dawsonmpleasanton" <dawsonm@...> wrote:

> ...
> I want to start using my Epson 1280 again.  ...
> 
> ... what is the best/easy option for using B&W inks on an Epson 1280 printer?  ...


You might consider the 100% carbon options I've been using on a number of Epson printers.  Eboni-6 < http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-6.pdf > and the Carbon-6 (user mixed) < http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf > are generic 100% carbon monotone inksets that should work on virtually all Epson printers.  On all I've tested they print with either the Epson driver and an ICC made with QTR Create ICC or, of course, the QTR rip.  I use both approaches.

There is no more stable or affordable way to go if medium warm matte prints are the goal. 

The tones are varied via paper choice.  Page 8 of http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-6.pdf has a graph that shows the range of tones -- near neutral to medium warm.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

Re: Epson 1280 and K6 ink

2009-11-16 by piezobw

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:
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>
> 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
>

Re: Epson 1280 and K6 ink

2009-11-17 by dawsonmpleasanton

Thanks for your personal reply Jon.  I have clicked on your supplied links and those are exactly the sites I have been to already.  The problem is that I only see K7 inks as a purchase option.  I hope I'm not sounding hopelessly blind here but I don't see anywhere to click on a K6 purchase.

Regards,
Mike

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "piezobw" <jon@...> wrote:
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>
> 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
> >
>

Re: Epson 1280 and K6 ink

2009-11-17 by dawsonmpleasanton

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:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> 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
> >
>

Re: Epson 1280 and K6 ink

2009-11-17 by piezobw

Here is an example of our most popular K6 ink, its called Special Edition K6 and its a triple split tone from neutral into selenium and finally sepia shadows:

http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.362672/it.A/id.3672/.f

But click on each of the ink families and if you do not see a six shade ink set - just select shades 1 - 6 individually.

Special Edition K6 is one of our best selling inks and we still support six ink printers like the 1400.  K6 is K7 minus shade 7.

The QTR works differently than the old plugin software or the next generation PiezographyBW ICC.  We converted the Piezography profiler to compile curves for QTR and provided the curves to Roy to include in the $50 download of QTR. It's very easy to use when you do not have to make your own curves. With the included K6 curves its very similar to the plugin - just select your paper and go...  If you need a profile for something we did not produce - we can make customs for you.

regards,

Jon


--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "dawsonmpleasanton" <dawsonm@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> Thanks for your personal reply Jon.  I have clicked on your supplied links and those are exactly the sites I have been to already.  The problem is that I only see K7 inks as a purchase option.  I hope I'm not sounding hopelessly blind here but I don't see anywhere to click on a K6 purchase.
> 
> Regards,
> 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
> > >
> >
>

Re: Epson 1280 and K6 ink

2009-11-17 by piezobw

Exactly!

:)



--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "dawsonmpleasanton" <dawsonm@...> wrote:
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>
> 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
> > >
> >
>

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:
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>
> 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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