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[Digital BW] Re: Seeking printer and ink recommendation

Sounds good. Just follow Paul Roark's instructions exactly and you'll be fine.

Have fun!

Roger

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, mike-theprint@... wrote:
>
> On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 06:31:11PM -0000, Roger wrote:
> > In my experience one set of carts for my Epson is close to $100, so 2
> > refills later you're ahead with MIS if you buy the refillable carts
> > and do it yourself. If you're using the Epson driver there is no
> > software cost.
>
> So I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a refurbished 1400 - $180 plus
> tax. Now to order some UT-14...
>
> > I recommend the ICC approach using Paul's ICCs with the inkset and
> > that should help you use glossy papers with UT-14.
>
> I think my first steps will be with a few matte papers, getting a sense
> of different toning options and looks. Then I'll move into this when I'm
> more familiar.
>
> Thanks a lot for your help :)
>
> --
> | Mike Acar | | mike at waspfactory dot org |
>





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Hi, I'd like to start doing digital B&W printing at home; my end goal is to make prints which are like traditional fiber B&W prints (not that I was ...
Mike Acar
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Amadou Diallo's book on B&W printing is still current and gives you a useful conceptual framework to understand the issues- it's worth a read. I think what you...
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(urk, resend with right From) Hi, ... I've glanced through it in the past; looks like I should order a copy. http://cjcom.net/articles/digiprn2.htm was also...
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Based on your responses, for simplicity consider the Epson R2400, R2880 or R3800 in Advanced B&W mode. If printer and ink cost is a larger factor for you, the...
Roger
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... Indeed, that's starting to look attractive. ... Offhand it looks like MIS is far cheaper per unit volume of ink, but I need to work out the upfront and...
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In my experience one set of carts for my Epson is close to $100, so 2 refills later you're ahead with MIS if you buy the refillable carts and do it yourself....
Roger
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... So I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a refurbished 1400 - $180 plus tax. Now to order some UT-14... ... I think my first steps will be with a few...
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Jul 9, 2009
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Sounds good. Just follow Paul Roark's instructions exactly and you'll be fine. Have fun! Roger...
Roger
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I don't want to get into all of the technical stuff around B&W printing. I am extremely happy with my inksets from Jon Cone. They really work straight out of...
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