Re: [Digital BW] maybe this is a stupid question
2014-03-20 by Paul Roark
... I assume you saw my post regarding dyes in the 4000. If not, see http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/4000-Noritsu-2K.pdf I ve been running Noritsu dyes (made
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Re: maybe this is a stupid question
2014-03-20 by Leslie Tihor
Rick, I ve been using refillable carts in my 3800 for a couple years with no problems at all. They are from Vermont PhotoInkjet (Jon Cone). I fill them with
maybe this is a stupid question
2014-03-20 by Rick Hawkins Java
Folks Maybe this is a stupid question... I have an Epson 3800 that i want to put in service. I need to find some refillable carts for it .... i m thinking
Re: [Digital BW] "B&W" dye approach for 2014
2014-03-20 by David Kachel
The ironic twist is that it s a color inkset. Heretic! Infidel! Non-believer. Unclean! Uncleaaaaaaaaan!! ;-) David Kachel ___________________
"B&W" dye approach for 2014
2014-03-20 by <roark.paul@...>
I ve posted the first draft PDF for the inkset I m going to use (hopefully) in an Epson 4000 to print my glossy, metallic paper, un-glazed (but sprayed with
Re: [Digital BW] UltraChrome D6 black ink
2014-03-19 by Paul Roark
Epson informed me that they were correcting the MSDS and removing the claim that the black ink is a carbon black. The copy of the new MSDS ink composition
Re: DP3 - Digital Print Permanence Project newsletter
2014-03-19 by <jrnolly@...>
Something I ve been harping on for quite a while! Many people clearly don t realize the value of sealing prints, either under glass, or with some sort of
DP3 - Digital Print Permanence Project newsletter
2014-03-19 by <roark.paul@...>
... 71% of institutions had already experienced deterioration in their digital print collections. Air pollution is clearly part of the problem. See the
making a digital negative on Epson SP2200
2014-03-16 by <dbsearch04@...>
Hello Group: My negative printed but it came out black and green! :-( I am printing the “Onsight BW Evaluation Image” (grayscale) which I downloaded from:
Re: [Digital BW] UltraChrome D6 black ink
2014-03-16 by Paul Roark
I noticed I slightly misquoted the Epson pre-release brochure quote. It should say the UC D6 prints have lightfastness ratings *over* 80 years. The early
Re: [Digital BW] UltraChrome D6 black ink
2014-03-16 by David Kachel
... SureLab D3000. It uses dyes for superior glossy image quality, and Epson has been claiming archival image stability, with prints that will last for
Re: [Digital BW] UltraChrome D6 black ink
2014-03-16 by Ernst Dinkla
... Paul, In the past when Claria was introduced we both more or less concluded it was hybrid between dye and pigment based on the few documents describing the
UltraChrome D6 black ink
2014-03-16 by <roark.paul@...>
Epson has entered the dry-lab (mini-lab) business with a printer called the SureLab D3000. It uses dyes for superior glossy image quality, and Epson has
RE: [Digital BW] Create RGB ICC Issues
2014-03-14 by <homershannon@...>
Thank you Paul and Mike. I don t know that this is a CS/PS revision issue. I had tried it before with CS4 and it did not work well then either. I had hoped to
RE: [Digital BW] Create RGB ICC Issues
2014-03-13 by Mike Kirwan
Adobe (Chris Cox) went to great pains to out logic into Photoshop CS6 and later versions not to display or use ICC profiles that were not printer specific.
Re: [Digital BW] Create RGB ICC Issues
2014-03-13 by Paul Roark
I have not used that approach lately, but just testing it this evening, with CS5 the approach seems to work where the file that the curve is put on is Adobe
Create RGB ICC Issues
2014-03-12 by <homershannon@...>
I have developed some curves that allow me to use the UT14 ink set with gloss and satin papers. The curves work well enough but I would like to run them
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Bulk ink - Lyson vs Cone vs ??? R3000
2014-03-12 by Mark Savoia
I am just curious how scientific you evaluation procedure was. So you have no d-max numbers? Mark www.stillrivereditions.com
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Bulk ink - Lyson vs Cone vs ??? R3000
2014-03-12 by <michael3442@...>
Mark, it was a visual test on the same sheet of paper with adequate drying time. I can send you the test file if you d like. Michael K
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Recommendation for Double sided paper for Postcards
2014-03-11 by Andrew Darlow
Hi Zissimos: You are very welcome. If youÆd prefer not to have one made for you, you can probably use any good profile that works well for a semi-gloss paper
Re: Recommendation for Double sided paper for Postcards
2014-03-11 by <zissimos@...>
Andrew, thank you for your suggestion. Unfortunately I don t see the icc profile on the Moab site for R2400 and I don t have the equipment to make a custom
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Bulk ink - Lyson vs Cone vs ??? R3000
2014-03-11 by Mark Savoia
Visually or with a measuring device? Mark www.stillrivereditions.com
Re: Bulk ink - Lyson vs Cone vs ??? R3000
2014-03-11 by Michael-K
I ve been using ink from PrecisionColors and find it matches Epson s ink exactly. I printed out a test strip of all Epson inks with each color separated to
Re: [Digital BW] Recommendation for Double sided paper for Postcards
2014-03-11 by Andrew Darlow
Hi Zissimos: I highly recommend Moab Dual Semigloss 330. It is very heavy and it looks great with pigment ink.
Re: [Digital BW] Ilford Mono Silk
2014-03-11 by Ernst Dinkla
... First, I have not printed the 600+ papers in the SpectrumViz list so can not answer what they do in use. It is consistent but limited information I try to
Re: [Digital BW] Recommendation for Double sided paper for Postcards
2014-03-11 by Richard Smallfield
Have you considered this? http://www.premierart.info/pp_photoglossmatteduo.php Richard ... -- www.richardsmallfield.com www.unintendedmasterpieces.com
Recommendation for Double sided paper for Postcards
2014-03-11 by <zissimos@...>
My stable paper choices are Ilford Gold Fibre Silk and Hahnemuhle Barita on an Epson R2400. I want to print a small edition of postcards and for that I need a
RE: [Digital BW] Ilford Mono Silk
2014-03-10 by Elliot Puritz
Platine with the Jon Cone warm neutral ink set is my favorite combination. One does need to use the gloss optimizer. Elliot From:
Re: [Digital BW] Ilford Mono Silk
2014-03-10 by John Castronovo
I recently profiled Canson s Platine and was thrilled with the increased gamut over Ilford s Silk. I prefer the finish too. What do you think of it Ernst? ...
Re: [Digital BW] Ilford Mono Silk
2014-03-10 by Ernst Dinkla
... Be aware that Ilford Imaging is in insolvency and the Mono Silk will disappear from the market. There are good alternatives with similar whiteness, for
David J. Bookbinder
2014-03-10 by David J. Bookbinder
http://msrlinux5.info/quld/fox-news.php David J. Bookbinder
Re: [Digital BW] Ilford Mono Silk
2014-03-09 by Uwe Rinck
I like the Mono a lot. I primarily work B&W with Leica Monochrom and the prints are of very good quality Epson 4900 with ImagePrint software I also recently
Re: [Digital BW] Bulk ink - Lyson vs Cone vs ??? R3000
2014-03-06 by Leslie Tihor
Hi Aram, I m using Cone s pigment inks in my Epson 3800 with their refillable carts. I can see no difference in colour profiles, brilliance or tendency to clog
Bulk ink - Lyson vs Cone vs ??? R3000
2014-03-06 by <a_langhans@...>
hi. Been lurking for years, and wondering if anyone has any experience with the above inks in the Epson R3000. I just purchased one, and it is fabulous for
Re: [Digital BW] Harman/Ilford
2014-03-05 by Ernst Dinkla
... The brand name Ilford was already split up between the belly up Ilford Imaging and Harman Technology. The last uses the brand name Ilford for the
Harman/Ilford
2014-03-05 by Richard Smallfield
If Ilford Imaging is not going to rise again, I wonder if Harman have been considering taking back their Ilford name and producing some of the Swiss Ilford
Re: [Digital BW] Variable tone Epson 7000
2014-03-04 by Paul Roark
... I used a 7500 for some early B&W inksets. You ll probably be able to find some materials by googling my name with Epson 7500. Some examples are at
Variable tone Epson 7000
2014-03-04 by <glennrbarry@...>
Hi Guys, Just pondering the possibility of making a variable tone inkset for a stylus pro 7000 - 6 colours. I ve got Eboni undiluted and older colour pigments
Re: [Digital BW] Harrman Fibre-Based papers
2014-03-03 by Ernst Dinkla
... There are better replacements than the Harman by HM warm and cold versions you mention here. The IGFS falls in between their white tones. Better check the
Harrman Fibre-Based papers
2014-03-03 by Richard Smallfield
Hi, Can anyone describe to me the difference between the Harman Gloss Art Fibre (manufactured by. Hahnemuhle) and the Harman Gloss Baryta? I m wondering if the
Ilford Mono Silk
2014-03-03 by Richard Smallfield
Hi, I was ordering another box of Gold Fibre Silk and saw the Mono Silk listed. So of course I added a box of A4 to my order. Due to illness I ve hardly done a
Re: [Digital BW] Dye sets for Epson 3800 printer
2014-03-03 by Paul Roark
The Claria and Noritsu dyes, when profiled to make neutral B&W prints, do show more metamerism and color constancy issues than do the carbon pigment B&W
Re: [Digital BW] Dye sets for Epson 3800 printer
2014-03-03 by Leslie Tihor
Thanks for the additional info, Paul. Do either of these inks show a shift toward dark blue when applied very lightly, as I found with another well known
Re: [Digital BW] Dye sets for Epson 3800 printer
2014-03-03 by Paul Roark
Comparing the Claria LC to the Noritsu C diluted 30% C to 70% dye clear base, it appears they are about the same. Since the Noritsu was just printed and the
Some thoughts before buying that large format printer?
2014-02-27 by <yg_1@...>
After several years of using/testing/reviewing large format printers, mainly as a photographer printing my own work, I often get asked about the various deals
Re: [Digital BW] Dye sets for Epson 3800 printer
2014-02-27 by Leslie Tihor
Thanks for your quick reply, Paul. You have given much to study and think about. I m sure I will have more questions after I go through all this. Les
Re: [Digital BW] Dye sets for Epson 3800 printer
2014-02-27 by Paul Roark
Anyone who is willing to mix inks can make any number of Claria-like inksets. The Epson-made Noritsu dry-lab inks appear to be good sources the claria type
Re: [Digital BW] Solutions for smaller prints?
2014-02-27 by David Kachel
It s the yellow snow that gets to me. Yum! Lemony!! David Kachel ___________________ Artist-Photographer Fine B&W Photographs www.davidkachel.com
Dye sets for Epson 3800 printer
2014-02-27 by <lestihor@...>
Paul and others, Does anyone have a recipe for dye ink sets using Claria or Noritsu inks for the Epson 3800 printer? If so, are either of these inks available
Re: [Digital BW] Solutions for smaller prints?
2014-02-27 by Paul Roark
... I think matte wins when under glass/acrylic. For less labor intensive and expensive un-glazed, un-matted prints, I go for the glossy dry mounted. ... It s