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Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-01-29 by Joseph Meyerson

I just picked up a 1430 on rebate, and before I open it up, I want to know
what my options are. I'd like to go CIS for cost and because I have bad
hand control these days, so less cartridge switching, etc. the better.  I
have oodles of b&w negs from 60's and 70's onwards on pan-x, H&W, Rodinal,
etc. I'm scanning in...

What are my options for ink, pigment, and glossy as well as matte? I also
should note that there are periods I might not print for 2-3 weeks, so if
that is a deal breaker for pigment, so be it.

(p.s.: Willing to spray overcoat if need be.)

Thanks all:
Joe Meyerson lensandcamera@...


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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-01-29 by Paul Roark

Joseph Meyerson <lensandcamera@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> I just picked up a 1430 on rebate, and before I open it up, I want to know
> what my options are. I'd like to go CIS ...
>

MIS (http://www.inksupply.com/ut14_black_and_white.cfm and
http://www.inksupply.com/eb6.cfm) and Piezography have been the primary
third party B&W vendors used by people on this forum.

MIS sells many but not all of the inksets I've used and written up over the
years.

There are a lot of variables in terms of which system is most likely to fit
your preferences.

As to the MIS/Inksupply.com offerings, they have Eboni-6 and UT14 inksets
that are aimed at the 1400/1430.  My PDFs for those are at
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-6.pdf and
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/UT14.pdf .

Eboni is matte paper only; UT14 can do it all, but there are other
compromises (no free lunch here).

Eboni carbon, due to its lightfastness and low cost, plays a large roll in
my printing.  Many, including myself, often want more neutrality than 100%
carbon can achieve.  Thus, I've put together modifications of the Eboni-6
inkset that achieve this.
See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf   This inkset can do
outstanding matte prints and good neutral glossy ones.

I currently have 2 1400s: one with Eboni in it, and one with Epson-Noritsu
dyes in it.  I have more profiles for the Eboni based systems than for the
UT14 system.  Both are Epson driver compatible.  While I use QTR for most
of my printing, having the Epson driver available can be very handy and a
good place to starts.

The dye approach requires some mixing.  See
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-Claria-Noritsu-2K2LK.pdf   For a CIS,
the cost of the Noritsu carts ($186 per 500 ml cart) may be a bit
off-putting. For longevity, it's not bad, but not in the same league as
carbon.

In my printing, Eboni carbon on matte paper is for longevity and the high
end of fine art.  The dyes are for glossy, high-impact prints -- what I
call "eye candy."  They make great cards and sell.

For my college kid I set up an Eboni CIS system.  The Eboni CIS system
lasted 4 years.  The CIS does need weekly agitation for the best
consistency.  (Actually, the CIS was what I call "Carbon-6," Eboni diluted
with generic base.  See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf )

... pigment, and glossy as well as matte?
>
I'd look carefully at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf

I also
> should note that there are periods I might not print for 2-3 weeks, so if
> that is a deal breaker for pigment, so be it.
>

The 1400 is very tolerant in this respect.  Other factors include the
amount of binder in the ink.  The dilute Eboni positions have almost none,
and thus virtually never clog.  Eboni MK will clog just like any MK
pigment, but no worse, from what I can tell.  The 1430 should be able to
handle the periods you're dealing with.

The glossy compatible pigments can also clog.  Again, I think the 1430
should be able to handle it.  I think the HP PK and LK options may be a bit
better in this regard than the MIS UT14C and LC.  But I think either will
be fine.

(p.s.: Willing to spray overcoat if need be.)
>

The less you have to do the better.  I spray the dye prints for display,
but it's toxic and not good for the environment.  I no longer have any
interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.  In
fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC).  This would require
some more profiling, however.

Needless to say, these are my opinions.

Good luck in your search.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/


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[Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-01-30 by rossfmj

Paul

I'm interested in your comment;

>I no longer have any
> interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.  In
> fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
> UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC).  This would require
> some more profiling, however.

I have a "fill your own cart set" 4oz bottles arriving in the next couple of days, Would there be an easy way to mix up my own UT14-LCC from the kit, or possibly with additional easy to get supplies?  What advantage would replicating the UT-14-LC in the Y position have?

thanks

Ross

[Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-01-30 by John

I just bought a 1430 after having struggled with an Eposn 1280 and clogging.  It got to the point I was spending more time on clogs
than on actually printing.

Based on this, I'm starting with the Eboni-6 technique that Paul 
has outlined hoping that it is a more clog-free & less stressful
approach.

If the prints are bit warm tone, all the better - I miss Protriga
Rapid!

John P

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Paul Roark  wrote:
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>
> Joseph Meyerson  wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > I just picked up a 1430 on rebate, and before I open it up, I want to know
> > what my options are. I'd like to go CIS ...
> >
> 
> MIS (http://www.inksupply.com/ut14_black_and_white.cfm and
> http://www.inksupply.com/eb6.cfm) and Piezography have been the primary
> third party B&W vendors used by people on this forum.
> 
> MIS sells many but not all of the inksets I've used and written up over the
> years.
> 
> There are a lot of variables in terms of which system is most likely to fit
> your preferences.
> 
> As to the MIS/Inksupply.com offerings, they have Eboni-6 and UT14 inksets
> that are aimed at the 1400/1430.  My PDFs for those are at
> http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-6.pdf and
> http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/UT14.pdf .
> 
> Eboni is matte paper only; UT14 can do it all, but there are other
> compromises (no free lunch here).
> 
> Eboni carbon, due to its lightfastness and low cost, plays a large roll in
> my printing.  Many, including myself, often want more neutrality than 100%
> carbon can achieve.  Thus, I've put together modifications of the Eboni-6
> inkset that achieve this.
> See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf   This inkset can do
> outstanding matte prints and good neutral glossy ones.
> 
> I currently have 2 1400s: one with Eboni in it, and one with Epson-Noritsu
> dyes in it.  I have more profiles for the Eboni based systems than for the
> UT14 system.  Both are Epson driver compatible.  While I use QTR for most
> of my printing, having the Epson driver available can be very handy and a
> good place to starts.
> 
> The dye approach requires some mixing.  See
> http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-Claria-Noritsu-2K2LK.pdf   For a CIS,
> the cost of the Noritsu carts ($186 per 500 ml cart) may be a bit
> off-putting. For longevity, it's not bad, but not in the same league as
> carbon.
> 
> In my printing, Eboni carbon on matte paper is for longevity and the high
> end of fine art.  The dyes are for glossy, high-impact prints -- what I
> call "eye candy."  They make great cards and sell.
> 
> For my college kid I set up an Eboni CIS system.  The Eboni CIS system
> lasted 4 years.  The CIS does need weekly agitation for the best
> consistency.  (Actually, the CIS was what I call "Carbon-6," Eboni diluted
> with generic base.  See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf )
> 
> ... pigment, and glossy as well as matte?
> >
> I'd look carefully at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf
> 
> I also
> > should note that there are periods I might not print for 2-3 weeks, so if
> > that is a deal breaker for pigment, so be it.
> >
> 
> The 1400 is very tolerant in this respect.  Other factors include the
> amount of binder in the ink.  The dilute Eboni positions have almost none,
> and thus virtually never clog.  Eboni MK will clog just like any MK
> pigment, but no worse, from what I can tell.  The 1430 should be able to
> handle the periods you're dealing with.
> 
> The glossy compatible pigments can also clog.  Again, I think the 1430
> should be able to handle it.  I think the HP PK and LK options may be a bit
> better in this regard than the MIS UT14C and LC.  But I think either will
> be fine.
> 
> (p.s.: Willing to spray overcoat if need be.)
> >
> 
> The less you have to do the better.  I spray the dye prints for display,
> but it's toxic and not good for the environment.  I no longer have any
> interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.  In
> fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
> UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC).  This would require
> some more profiling, however.
> 
> Needless to say, these are my opinions.
> 
> Good luck in your search.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
> http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-01-30 by Paul Roark

I have been in touch with MIS/Inksupply.com, and I think we're in agreement
on a few points.  First, MIS will mix and sell a UT14 "LLC" -- a lighter
neutral/cool ink.  This may not be needed for the 1400/1430, but I help a
fair number of people put together custom inksets for k3 machines, and we
really need that LLK equivalent neutral/cool ink.  So, this is good news.
 I'll be sampling the new ink soon.

Also, I've proposed a new "UT1430."  I'll have to do some testing to see
what works best, but my inclination is to simply use the current UT14 LC in
the Y position and dump the glop.  MIS inks already use glop as their base.
 With proper paper selection, there is only minor bronzing.  I think the Y
position is way more useful as a second neutral/cool ink for greater
smoothness.  If there is a new UT1430, I'll make new profiles that take
advantage of the setup.  When I made the UT14 inkset I overestimated the
degree to which users would make and share profiles.  So, this time I'll
have more support in the sense of pre-made profiles and curves that can be
easily adapted to new papers.  I think it's important for there to be a
well supported and cheaper alternative to the K3 "ABW" approach.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com


rossfmj <ross.jarvis@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Paul
>
> I'm interested in your comment;
>
>
> >I no longer have any
> > interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.
> In
> > fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
> > UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC). This would
> require
> > some more profiling, however.
>
> I have a "fill your own cart set" 4oz bottles arriving in the next couple
> of days, Would there be an easy way to mix up my own UT14-LCC from the kit,
> or possibly with additional easy to get supplies? What advantage would
> replicating the UT-14-LC in the Y position have?
>
> thanks
>
> Ross
>
>  
>


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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-01-30 by edward wiseman

Hi Paul..

I understand it may be pre-mature, but would you anticipate the "new" 1430 curves/profiles dispensing with the glop in the "Y" position , and substituting with the LC would also be useable on the 1400?

THX!

Eddie
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Paul Roark 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:52 PM
  Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W


    
  I have been in touch with MIS/Inksupply.com, and I think we're in agreement
  on a few points. First, MIS will mix and sell a UT14 "LLC" -- a lighter
  neutral/cool ink. This may not be needed for the 1400/1430, but I help a
  fair number of people put together custom inksets for k3 machines, and we
  really need that LLK equivalent neutral/cool ink. So, this is good news.
  I'll be sampling the new ink soon.

  Also, I've proposed a new "UT1430." I'll have to do some testing to see
  what works best, but my inclination is to simply use the current UT14 LC in
  the Y position and dump the glop. MIS inks already use glop as their base.
  With proper paper selection, there is only minor bronzing. I think the Y
  position is way more useful as a second neutral/cool ink for greater
  smoothness. If there is a new UT1430, I'll make new profiles that take
  advantage of the setup. When I made the UT14 inkset I overestimated the
  degree to which users would make and share profiles. So, this time I'll
  have more support in the sense of pre-made profiles and curves that can be
  easily adapted to new papers. I think it's important for there to be a
  well supported and cheaper alternative to the K3 "ABW" approach.

  Paul
  www.PaulRoark.com

  rossfmj ross.jarvis@highbury.ac.uk> wrote:

  > **
  >
  >
  > Paul
  >
  > I'm interested in your comment;
  >
  >
  > >I no longer have any
  > > interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.
  > In
  > > fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
  > > UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC). This would
  > require
  > > some more profiling, however.
  >
  > I have a "fill your own cart set" 4oz bottles arriving in the next couple
  > of days, Would there be an easy way to mix up my own UT14-LCC from the kit,
  > or possibly with additional easy to get supplies? What advantage would
  > replicating the UT-14-LC in the Y position have?
  >
  > thanks
  >
  > Ross
  >
  > 
  >

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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-01-30 by Paul Roark

Yes, any modified UT14 setup will continue to work on the 1400.  (In fact,
I assume I'll probably set it up on one of my 1400 printers.)  The idea for
the "UT1430" name is just my concept at this point.  The intent is just to
have a different name so that the curves & profiles would not get confused.
 MIS used to have a size (number of characters) limit on its product
coding.  So, I am neither sure this will happen nor the name or product
codes that will be used.  I do think, however, the market needs a third
party ink like UT14, but I'd like to see a change in the ink arrangement.
 I think the additional smoothness from an additional neutral ink would be
more useful than the glop.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com


On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 4:37 AM, edward wiseman <pahts@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi Paul..
>
> I understand it may be pre-mature, but would you anticipate the "new" 1430
> curves/profiles dispensing with the glop in the "Y" position , and
> substituting with the LC would also be useable on the 1400?
>
> THX!
>
> Eddie
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Roark
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W
>
> I have been in touch with MIS/Inksupply.com, and I think we're in agreement
> on a few points. First, MIS will mix and sell a UT14 "LLC" -- a lighter
> neutral/cool ink. This may not be needed for the 1400/1430, but I help a
> fair number of people put together custom inksets for k3 machines, and we
> really need that LLK equivalent neutral/cool ink. So, this is good news.
> I'll be sampling the new ink soon.
>
> Also, I've proposed a new "UT1430." I'll have to do some testing to see
> what works best, but my inclination is to simply use the current UT14 LC in
> the Y position and dump the glop. MIS inks already use glop as their base.
> With proper paper selection, there is only minor bronzing. I think the Y
> position is way more useful as a second neutral/cool ink for greater
> smoothness. If there is a new UT1430, I'll make new profiles that take
> advantage of the setup. When I made the UT14 inkset I overestimated the
> degree to which users would make and share profiles. So, this time I'll
> have more support in the sense of pre-made profiles and curves that can be
> easily adapted to new papers. I think it's important for there to be a
> well supported and cheaper alternative to the K3 "ABW" approach.
>
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>
> rossfmj ross.jarvis@...> wrote:
>
> > **
>
> >
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > I'm interested in your comment;
> >
> >
> > >I no longer have any
> > > interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.
> > In
> > > fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
> > > UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC). This would
> > require
> > > some more profiling, however.
> >
> > I have a "fill your own cart set" 4oz bottles arriving in the next couple
> > of days, Would there be an easy way to mix up my own UT14-LCC from the
> kit,
> > or possibly with additional easy to get supplies? What advantage would
> > replicating the UT-14-LC in the Y position have?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Ross
> >
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>  
>


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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-02-15 by edward wiseman

Hi Paul..

     With regard to your statement below in your quest for coming up with a NEW "UT1430" modified settup  W/O GLOP as  in your original UT-14 system, have you made any progress in coming up with a "final" "UT1430" solution, of course with pre-made profiles for this NEW version..? QTR-able?, and/or  with .ACV curves?
No pressure here, just very interested in trying it out..
  Regards and THX in advance!

Eddie Wiseman
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Paul Roark 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:52 PM
  Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W


    
  I have been in touch with MIS/Inksupply.com, and I think we're in agreement
  on a few points. First, MIS will mix and sell a UT14 "LLC" -- a lighter
  neutral/cool ink. This may not be needed for the 1400/1430, but I help a
  fair number of people put together custom inksets for k3 machines, and we
  really need that LLK equivalent neutral/cool ink. So, this is good news.
  I'll be sampling the new ink soon.

  Also, I've proposed a new "UT1430." I'll have to do some testing to see
  what works best, but my inclination is to simply use the current UT14 LC in
  the Y position and dump the glop. MIS inks already use glop as their base.
  With proper paper selection, there is only minor bronzing. I think the Y
  position is way more useful as a second neutral/cool ink for greater
  smoothness. If there is a new UT1430, I'll make new profiles that take
  advantage of the setup. When I made the UT14 inkset I overestimated the
  degree to which users would make and share profiles. So, this time I'll
  have more support in the sense of pre-made profiles and curves that can be
  easily adapted to new papers. I think it's important for there to be a
  well supported and cheaper alternative to the K3 "ABW" approach.

  Paul
  www.PaulRoark.com

  rossfmj ross.jarvis@...> wrote:

  > **
  >
  >
  > Paul
  >
  > I'm interested in your comment;
  >
  >
  > >I no longer have any
  > > interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.
  > In
  > > fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
  > > UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC). This would
  > require
  > > some more profiling, however.
  >
  > I have a "fill your own cart set" 4oz bottles arriving in the next couple
  > of days, Would there be an easy way to mix up my own UT14-LCC from the kit,
  > or possibly with additional easy to get supplies? What advantage would
  > replicating the UT-14-LC in the Y position have?
  >
  > thanks
  >
  > Ross
  >
  > 
  >

  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



  

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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-02-16 by Paul Roark

No progress.  Sorry.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 3:14 PM, edward wiseman <pahts@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi Paul..
>
> With regard to your statement below in your quest for coming up with a NEW
> "UT1430" modified settup W/O GLOP as in your original UT-14 system, have
> you made any progress in coming up with a "final" "UT1430" solution, of
> course with pre-made profiles for this NEW version..? QTR-able?, and/or
> with .ACV curves?
> No pressure here, just very interested in trying it out..
> Regards and THX in advance!
>
> Eddie Wiseman
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Roark
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W
>
> I have been in touch with MIS/Inksupply.com, and I think we're in agreement
> on a few points. First, MIS will mix and sell a UT14 "LLC" -- a lighter
> neutral/cool ink. This may not be needed for the 1400/1430, but I help a
> fair number of people put together custom inksets for k3 machines, and we
> really need that LLK equivalent neutral/cool ink. So, this is good news.
> I'll be sampling the new ink soon.
>
> Also, I've proposed a new "UT1430." I'll have to do some testing to see
> what works best, but my inclination is to simply use the current UT14 LC in
> the Y position and dump the glop. MIS inks already use glop as their base.
> With proper paper selection, there is only minor bronzing. I think the Y
> position is way more useful as a second neutral/cool ink for greater
> smoothness. If there is a new UT1430, I'll make new profiles that take
> advantage of the setup. When I made the UT14 inkset I overestimated the
> degree to which users would make and share profiles. So, this time I'll
> have more support in the sense of pre-made profiles and curves that can be
> easily adapted to new papers. I think it's important for there to be a
> well supported and cheaper alternative to the K3 "ABW" approach.
>
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>
> rossfmj ross.jarvis@...> wrote:
>
> > **
>
> >
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > I'm interested in your comment;
> >
> >
> > >I no longer have any
> > > interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.
> > In
> > > fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
> > > UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC). This would
> > require
> > > some more profiling, however.
> >
> > I have a "fill your own cart set" 4oz bottles arriving in the next couple
> > of days, Would there be an easy way to mix up my own UT14-LCC from the
> kit,
> > or possibly with additional easy to get supplies? What advantage would
> > replicating the UT-14-LC in the Y position have?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Ross
> >
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>  
>


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[Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-04-01 by mccarvill

> if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC

MIS is selling it now. Any idea what the ratio of LC to base is? It's not listed on their Web site.

Thanks, 

Mark  


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Paul Roark <roark.paul@...> wrote:
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>
> Joseph Meyerson <lensandcamera@...> wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > I just picked up a 1430 on rebate, and before I open it up, I want to know
> > what my options are. I'd like to go CIS ...
> >
> 
> MIS (http://www.inksupply.com/ut14_black_and_white.cfm and
> http://www.inksupply.com/eb6.cfm) and Piezography have been the primary
> third party B&W vendors used by people on this forum.
> 
> MIS sells many but not all of the inksets I've used and written up over the
> years.
> 
> There are a lot of variables in terms of which system is most likely to fit
> your preferences.
> 
> As to the MIS/Inksupply.com offerings, they have Eboni-6 and UT14 inksets
> that are aimed at the 1400/1430.  My PDFs for those are at
> http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-6.pdf and
> http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/UT14.pdf .
> 
> Eboni is matte paper only; UT14 can do it all, but there are other
> compromises (no free lunch here).
> 
> Eboni carbon, due to its lightfastness and low cost, plays a large roll in
> my printing.  Many, including myself, often want more neutrality than 100%
> carbon can achieve.  Thus, I've put together modifications of the Eboni-6
> inkset that achieve this.
> See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf   This inkset can do
> outstanding matte prints and good neutral glossy ones.
> 
> I currently have 2 1400s: one with Eboni in it, and one with Epson-Noritsu
> dyes in it.  I have more profiles for the Eboni based systems than for the
> UT14 system.  Both are Epson driver compatible.  While I use QTR for most
> of my printing, having the Epson driver available can be very handy and a
> good place to starts.
> 
> The dye approach requires some mixing.  See
> http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-Claria-Noritsu-2K2LK.pdf   For a CIS,
> the cost of the Noritsu carts ($186 per 500 ml cart) may be a bit
> off-putting. For longevity, it's not bad, but not in the same league as
> carbon.
> 
> In my printing, Eboni carbon on matte paper is for longevity and the high
> end of fine art.  The dyes are for glossy, high-impact prints -- what I
> call "eye candy."  They make great cards and sell.
> 
> For my college kid I set up an Eboni CIS system.  The Eboni CIS system
> lasted 4 years.  The CIS does need weekly agitation for the best
> consistency.  (Actually, the CIS was what I call "Carbon-6," Eboni diluted
> with generic base.  See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf )
> 
> ... pigment, and glossy as well as matte?
> >
> I'd look carefully at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf
> 
> I also
> > should note that there are periods I might not print for 2-3 weeks, so if
> > that is a deal breaker for pigment, so be it.
> >
> 
> The 1400 is very tolerant in this respect.  Other factors include the
> amount of binder in the ink.  The dilute Eboni positions have almost none,
> and thus virtually never clog.  Eboni MK will clog just like any MK
> pigment, but no worse, from what I can tell.  The 1430 should be able to
> handle the periods you're dealing with.
> 
> The glossy compatible pigments can also clog.  Again, I think the 1430
> should be able to handle it.  I think the HP PK and LK options may be a bit
> better in this regard than the MIS UT14C and LC.  But I think either will
> be fine.
> 
> (p.s.: Willing to spray overcoat if need be.)
> >
> 
> The less you have to do the better.  I spray the dye prints for display,
> but it's toxic and not good for the environment.  I no longer have any
> interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.  In
> fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
> UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC).  This would require
> some more profiling, however.
> 
> Needless to say, these are my opinions.
> 
> Good luck in your search.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
> http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-04-01 by Paul Roark

Yes, the UT14-LLC is 30% of UT14 LC or 9% of UT14-C.

It fills in the holes for a number of potential inksets, including taking
UT14 to the K3 printer base.  So, with UT14-LLC, the MIS ink selection
covers a lot of territory.

As to a distinct UT1430, including profiles, I have not done any more.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 12:41 PM, mccarvill <mccarvill@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
>
>
> > if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC
>
> MIS is selling it now. Any idea what the ratio of LC to base is? It's not
> listed on their Web site.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Paul Roark
> <roark.paul@...> wrote:
> >
> > Joseph Meyerson <lensandcamera@...> wrote:
> >
> > > **
>
> > >
> > >
> > > I just picked up a 1430 on rebate, and before I open it up, I want to
> know
> > > what my options are. I'd like to go CIS ...
> > >
> >
> > MIS (http://www.inksupply.com/ut14_black_and_white.cfm and
> > http://www.inksupply.com/eb6.cfm) and Piezography have been the primary
> > third party B&W vendors used by people on this forum.
> >
> > MIS sells many but not all of the inksets I've used and written up over
> the
> > years.
> >
> > There are a lot of variables in terms of which system is most likely to
> fit
> > your preferences.
> >
> > As to the MIS/Inksupply.com offerings, they have Eboni-6 and UT14 inksets
> > that are aimed at the 1400/1430. My PDFs for those are at
> > http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-6.pdf and
> > http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/UT14.pdf .
> >
> > Eboni is matte paper only; UT14 can do it all, but there are other
> > compromises (no free lunch here).
> >
> > Eboni carbon, due to its lightfastness and low cost, plays a large roll
> in
> > my printing. Many, including myself, often want more neutrality than 100%
> > carbon can achieve. Thus, I've put together modifications of the Eboni-6
> > inkset that achieve this.
> > See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf This inkset can do
> > outstanding matte prints and good neutral glossy ones.
> >
> > I currently have 2 1400s: one with Eboni in it, and one with
> Epson-Noritsu
> > dyes in it. I have more profiles for the Eboni based systems than for the
> > UT14 system. Both are Epson driver compatible. While I use QTR for most
> > of my printing, having the Epson driver available can be very handy and a
> > good place to starts.
> >
> > The dye approach requires some mixing. See
> > http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-Claria-Noritsu-2K2LK.pdf For a
> CIS,
> > the cost of the Noritsu carts ($186 per 500 ml cart) may be a bit
> > off-putting. For longevity, it's not bad, but not in the same league as
> > carbon.
> >
> > In my printing, Eboni carbon on matte paper is for longevity and the high
> > end of fine art. The dyes are for glossy, high-impact prints -- what I
> > call "eye candy." They make great cards and sell.
> >
> > For my college kid I set up an Eboni CIS system. The Eboni CIS system
> > lasted 4 years. The CIS does need weekly agitation for the best
> > consistency. (Actually, the CIS was what I call "Carbon-6," Eboni diluted
> > with generic base. See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf )
> >
> > ... pigment, and glossy as well as matte?
> > >
> > I'd look carefully at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf
> >
> > I also
> > > should note that there are periods I might not print for 2-3 weeks, so
> if
> > > that is a deal breaker for pigment, so be it.
> > >
> >
> > The 1400 is very tolerant in this respect. Other factors include the
> > amount of binder in the ink. The dilute Eboni positions have almost none,
> > and thus virtually never clog. Eboni MK will clog just like any MK
> > pigment, but no worse, from what I can tell. The 1430 should be able to
> > handle the periods you're dealing with.
> >
> > The glossy compatible pigments can also clog. Again, I think the 1430
> > should be able to handle it. I think the HP PK and LK options may be a
> bit
> > better in this regard than the MIS UT14C and LC. But I think either will
> > be fine.
> >
> > (p.s.: Willing to spray overcoat if need be.)
> > >
> >
> > The less you have to do the better. I spray the dye prints for display,
> > but it's toxic and not good for the environment. I no longer have any
> > interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.
> In
> > fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
> > UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC). This would
> require
> > some more profiling, however.
> >
> > Needless to say, these are my opinions.
> >
> > Good luck in your search.
> >
> > Paul
> > www.PaulRoark.com
> > http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>  
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Digital BW] Re: Epson 1430 and CIS for B&W

2013-04-01 by mccarvill

Thanks, Paul. 

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Paul Roark <roark.paul@...> wrote:
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>
> Yes, the UT14-LLC is 30% of UT14 LC or 9% of UT14-C.
> 
> It fills in the holes for a number of potential inksets, including taking
> UT14 to the K3 printer base.  So, with UT14-LLC, the MIS ink selection
> covers a lot of territory.
> 
> As to a distinct UT1430, including profiles, I have not done any more.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
> 
> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 12:41 PM, mccarvill <mccarvill@...> wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC
> >
> > MIS is selling it now. Any idea what the ratio of LC to base is? It's not
> > listed on their Web site.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Paul Roark
> > <roark.paul@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Joseph Meyerson <lensandcamera@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I just picked up a 1430 on rebate, and before I open it up, I want to
> > know
> > > > what my options are. I'd like to go CIS ...
> > > >
> > >
> > > MIS (http://www.inksupply.com/ut14_black_and_white.cfm and
> > > http://www.inksupply.com/eb6.cfm) and Piezography have been the primary
> > > third party B&W vendors used by people on this forum.
> > >
> > > MIS sells many but not all of the inksets I've used and written up over
> > the
> > > years.
> > >
> > > There are a lot of variables in terms of which system is most likely to
> > fit
> > > your preferences.
> > >
> > > As to the MIS/Inksupply.com offerings, they have Eboni-6 and UT14 inksets
> > > that are aimed at the 1400/1430. My PDFs for those are at
> > > http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-6.pdf and
> > > http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/UT14.pdf .
> > >
> > > Eboni is matte paper only; UT14 can do it all, but there are other
> > > compromises (no free lunch here).
> > >
> > > Eboni carbon, due to its lightfastness and low cost, plays a large roll
> > in
> > > my printing. Many, including myself, often want more neutrality than 100%
> > > carbon can achieve. Thus, I've put together modifications of the Eboni-6
> > > inkset that achieve this.
> > > See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf This inkset can do
> > > outstanding matte prints and good neutral glossy ones.
> > >
> > > I currently have 2 1400s: one with Eboni in it, and one with
> > Epson-Noritsu
> > > dyes in it. I have more profiles for the Eboni based systems than for the
> > > UT14 system. Both are Epson driver compatible. While I use QTR for most
> > > of my printing, having the Epson driver available can be very handy and a
> > > good place to starts.
> > >
> > > The dye approach requires some mixing. See
> > > http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-Claria-Noritsu-2K2LK.pdf For a
> > CIS,
> > > the cost of the Noritsu carts ($186 per 500 ml cart) may be a bit
> > > off-putting. For longevity, it's not bad, but not in the same league as
> > > carbon.
> > >
> > > In my printing, Eboni carbon on matte paper is for longevity and the high
> > > end of fine art. The dyes are for glossy, high-impact prints -- what I
> > > call "eye candy." They make great cards and sell.
> > >
> > > For my college kid I set up an Eboni CIS system. The Eboni CIS system
> > > lasted 4 years. The CIS does need weekly agitation for the best
> > > consistency. (Actually, the CIS was what I call "Carbon-6," Eboni diluted
> > > with generic base. See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf )
> > >
> > > ... pigment, and glossy as well as matte?
> > > >
> > > I'd look carefully at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf
> > >
> > > I also
> > > > should note that there are periods I might not print for 2-3 weeks, so
> > if
> > > > that is a deal breaker for pigment, so be it.
> > > >
> > >
> > > The 1400 is very tolerant in this respect. Other factors include the
> > > amount of binder in the ink. The dilute Eboni positions have almost none,
> > > and thus virtually never clog. Eboni MK will clog just like any MK
> > > pigment, but no worse, from what I can tell. The 1430 should be able to
> > > handle the periods you're dealing with.
> > >
> > > The glossy compatible pigments can also clog. Again, I think the 1430
> > > should be able to handle it. I think the HP PK and LK options may be a
> > bit
> > > better in this regard than the MIS UT14C and LC. But I think either will
> > > be fine.
> > >
> > > (p.s.: Willing to spray overcoat if need be.)
> > > >
> > >
> > > The less you have to do the better. I spray the dye prints for display,
> > > but it's toxic and not good for the environment. I no longer have any
> > > interest in supporting glop or multi-pass workflows; too many problems.
> > In
> > > fact, for UT14, I'd not put in the Y position glop but go for a second
> > > UT14-LC (or, if MIS will make and sell it, a UT14-LLC). This would
> > require
> > > some more profiling, however.
> > >
> > > Needless to say, these are my opinions.
> > >
> > > Good luck in your search.
> > >
> > > Paul
> > > www.PaulRoark.com
> > > http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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