Diluting Epson's PK
2015-01-21 by davidswinnard@...
What clear base is recommended for diluting Epson s PK ink? I have a 1400 I want to dedicate to producing digital negatives for carbon transfer printing. My
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2015-01-21 by davidswinnard@...
What clear base is recommended for diluting Epson s PK ink? I have a 1400 I want to dedicate to producing digital negatives for carbon transfer printing. My
2015-01-17 by richard@...
I ve been chewing on this for the last few days and have a minute to respond. I still don t know exactly what you are attempting to do though. In your example
2015-01-12 by Paul Roark
K=PK, C=PK, M=PK, Y=PK, LC=PK, LM=PK, LK=LK, and LLK=LK is a whole lot of PKs for printing a direct photo on paper. I think you d be happier with more LKs and
2015-01-12 by Paul Roark
The profile names have been shortened now. Try the new ones in http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-Claria-Profiles.zip Paul www.PaulRoark.com On Mon, Jan
2015-01-12 by ben@...
All, I am also a member of the CarbonTransfer group, and recently Sandy King came up with a document about setting up an all gray ink set . An ink set where
2015-01-12 by Sam McCandless
On Jan 12, 2015, at 8:26 AM, dacorbell@yahoo.com [DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint] wrote: I found out what was
2015-01-12 by dacorbell@...
I found out what was breaking my Quad printer: these file names are too long. Cl-Nor-6-RR-Metal-ABW-Cool-Selenium-12-2014
2015-01-11 by roark.paul@...
MIS has updated its Eboni-6 page to note that it is now version 1.1. See http://www.inksupply.com/eb6.cfm http://www.inksupply.com/eb6.cfm . This uses the
2015-01-03 by Ernst Dinkla
Some months ago it was discussed here: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/54332540 Met vriendelijke groet, Ernst Dinkla Grafische Techniek Quad, piëzografie,
2015-01-03 by jsservices2001@...
According to the Online Photographer, Epson is coming out with a new printer, the SureColor P600, that offers greater black density than any previous pigment
2015-01-02 by richard.noll@...
I faced the same problem. What I did was get a rubber stamp set and ink pad to make the postcard markings on the other side of the print. There are some
2015-01-01 by dacorbell@...
Hi Paul, 2 of those profiles corrupt or break QTR, Cool-Selenium and Slight-Warmth. Neutral works fine. Could there be an error in those files? I m running
2014-12-30 by Paul Roark
This is what I have for Eboni Black Only on Arches, printed with the 7800: http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-BO-7800-Arches.JPG Paul www.PaulRoark.com On
2014-12-30 by Ernst Dinkla
While not comparable to a true quad/hexatone diluted HP MK print I measured the HP MK black only calibration strip of my Z3100. Printed on Innova IFA24 Decor
2014-12-30 by Paul Roark
In my brief look at the HP MK, I found them warm, as you noted. They appeared to be carbon, which generally means they d be very fade resistant. I have never
2014-12-30 by Ernst Dinkla
Paul, For the HP MK and possible MK dilutions we do not have information on their fade resistance. There are of course the MK black patches as measured in
2014-12-29 by Paul Roark
The HP 3200 PK and grays are the best of the neutralized carbon (carbon cooled with color pigments) inks, in my view. As you can see from page 2 of
2014-12-29 by Ernst Dinkla
It looks like the Bright White version of the Arches Aquarelle Grain Satiné is not available in The Netherlands, is it available in Germany or another
2014-12-29 by Ben Albu
Hello, I confirm what Ernst is saying. I have a R3000, and Ernst adviced me to mix HP Vivera PK with the OCP alternative. I left the original Epson MK ink
2014-12-29 by Paul Roark
Thanks for the UK source of glycerin. I ve added that to my Ink Mixing PDF (at footnote 9) -- http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf . Paul
2014-12-29 by Nigel Richards
Hi, In the UK a pharmaceutical grade Glycerine can be bought from Boots the Chemist in 200mm bottles for about £1.39, look for it on the cough medicine shelf
2014-12-27 by Paul Roark
I think most order the Edwal from B&H -- http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/73870-REG/Edwal_EDLFN4_LFN_Wetting_Agent_Liquid.html The 4 oz. version lasts to
2014-12-27 by silverpixel@...
Hello Paul! That s the component I found immediately at my local pharmacy. Photoflo I got at macodirekt.de, a german supplier for analog materials. So at
2014-12-27 by Paul Roark
I brief search for glycerin (aka glycerol and glycerine) (99.7% pure food grade) in Europe failed to find easy sources of it in the EU. Is this (easy to get
2014-12-27 by Ernst Dinkla
Paul, Good to get confirmation on the Arches paper label. I do not think the OCP creates that drop in Lab b value between paper white and dark grey patch. It
2014-12-27 by Ernst Dinkla
Paul s carbon printing on uncoated rag paper has been tested throughout and meets the highest standards of longevity. Any change in components and method could
2014-12-27 by Ernst Dinkla
Some years ago I contacted, Robert or Richard, the owner of the Image Specialists import company here in The Netherlands, The price of a 1 liter bottle was
2014-12-26 by Elliot Puritz
Thanks Paul. Can you tell us from whom you purchase the paper? Elliot From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
2014-12-26 by roark.paul@...
For the last post, note that the paper white for the old Calibration Mode Arches Bright White print had a Lab B = 1.6. This was the paper where the Eb6-M
2014-12-26 by silverpixel@...
Hello Ernst, thank you for your reply. I m just a hobby-photographer searching for an alternative to a wet darkroom and the classic fibrebased silverprint way.
2014-12-26 by Paul Roark
This is the label from the Arches I use: [image: Inline image 1] Also on line at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Arches-label.jpg . Ernst wrote: ... On Velin
2014-12-26 by Michael-K
Ernst, here s a link to Image Specialists global distributors; I see there s one in The Netherlands. I would drop them an email (or call) and ask about the
2014-12-26 by geo@...
Edwal LFN I got from Freestyle, shipping to Germany was about 14 USD. Arrived roughly within a fortnight. Paul, have you tried MIS Vivera replacement PK in
2014-12-26 by Ernst Dinkla
On Velin Arches Blanc Natural Grain Marquee 300 gsm which has a Lab 96.2 0.8 6.9 the Eboni 1+5 OCP Kodak Gloss Optimizer brushed on gave a patch measured Lab
2014-12-25 by Paul Roark
I have a somewhat updated Ink Mixing draft posted at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf It has the next version of the base -- C6d -- at page 7.
2014-12-25 by Carsten Fihl
Helo. I am from Denmark. Have imported a few times and yes. Shipping has become more expensive. In Denmark there is a startup handling fee around 25 Euro. Plus
2014-12-25 by Ernst Dinkla
Paul, I guess the paper is called Arches Aquarelle Grain Satiné 300gr/m2 56x76 cm in Europe. There is often an English and French description on the labels,
2014-12-25 by Ernst Dinkla
I can not comment on how the OCP + Eboni would behave in the printer and on the Arches Hot Press. This morning I mixed some Eboni that I still have with the
2014-12-24 by Paul Roark
I would stay away from the blocks of Arches. The one I tried had a low dmax and the edge had to be cut off to avoid printer damage. I prefer the Arches Hot
2014-12-24 by richard@...
Paul, is this the uncoated water color paper you use and recommend? I m going to give it a try when I get back from visiting family this week. Arches
2014-12-24 by Paul Roark
I have not tested the OCP optimizer with Eboni, but the MIS gloss optimizer increases the warmth of the print. Paul www.PaulRoark.com On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at
2014-12-24 by analogphoto68@...
Hello Ernst, thank you for your reply. Well, to make a long story short: I m just a beginner and have only experimented with Paul Roark s Carbon-6 open source
2014-12-24 by Ernst Dinkla
Would it not be more interesting to try ink media already available in the EU, more specific Germany?
2014-12-23 by roark.paul@...
As I noted in the QTR forum at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/QuadtoneRIP/conversations/messages/12368
2014-12-23 by analogphoto68@...
Hello to members from germany! I would like to place an order to MIS (clearbase for printing on Arches). As shipping cost are extremely high, I would like tro
2014-12-22 by japty4644@...
ABSOLUTELY! I do not give a damn about Peter Lik or another individual who is not teaching anything worth while. I was tired of having to delete these emails.
2014-12-22 by exe.rpd@...
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2014-12-22 by David Kachel
Sorry if I ve disappointed you .. didn t mean too , honest..otay? Jim, Maybe I should go back and re-read what I wrote, but rest assured you have not offended
2014-12-22 by Jim Bechtel
Well ok I guess here we go.. LOLL.. David your taking this all personal which really stops it from being a constructive event.. Not Kool dude. Ok so I m going
2014-12-22 by David Kachel
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