Anyone looking into conservation framing should check out this organization. http://www.artfacts.org/index.html In the standards main is the most pertinent...
Clayton, You will have to explain a few of the acronyms for me as I am still getting into the digital printing aspect of things. ABW, VFA and HPR? What do they...
Hi Paul, I was using archival foam core for a long time, because it's an easy way to "float" prints in the frame as opposed to cutting mattes. The archival...
I just don't think there's a blanket answer to that. It depends on so many individual subjective things, particularly the nature of your imagery, and your...
Hello AnnMarie, ... ABW - the Advanced Black and White mode on the 2400. It uses primarily the three grayscale inks with small amounts of color inks for...
Posted by: "ferdinand_paris" ... Ferdinand - I've wondered the same thing at times, but it's probably more that most on this list simply use the other ink...
I agree with Tyler. I have set up several printers over time to print with different brands of B/W inksets, starting with Cone's PiezoTone cool tone inks in a...
Hi Ferdinand As you've got the 2400 for glossy when you need it why not go for the best matte performance with the Cone inks? The latest K7 ones are great and...
FP, I have been a Cone Peizotone user since they came out in my 7000 with IP to drive it. Before that I was working at a studio that started with their ultra...
... So true. I think there might be some generalities. With respect to smoothness, more inks firing generally gives a smoother image, but the quality of the...
Dear Clayton - Thank you for your links. I will print them out for reference. I just want to share that I am currently printing on the epson matte paper ...
Hello AnnMarie, ... That's what it's all about. Say goodbye to the old days. Be prepared to spend some weeks trying various papers and settings. After a while...
Hello All, I just got an email from someone asking my opinion about K3 printers. Ink costs with these printers are a big concern for many and it so happened I...
My 2200 crapped out about a month and a half after the warranty expired. I'm planning on a 2400 as I wish to do some color as well, but have the intent of...
Try talking to Ron at this email... E-mail Address(es): efillinkservice@... I use his CSI and I have no major problems and it is very professional. ...
Some links: http://www.artfacts.org/ http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ http://www.framedestination.com/picture_frame_mounting.html There are different levels of...
Clayton, ... Something I've never understood is how Wilhelm has always managed to give Ultrachrome prints on Epson Enhanced Matte and Watercolour Radiant White...
I just remarked about Wilhelm giving better figures for EEM than VFA ... I just realised that my figures were for the older K2 not K3 UC inks. Yet he gives the...
Hello Richard, ... give Ultrachrome prints on Epson Enhanced Matte and Watercolour Radiant White better longevity than prints on Epson Velvet Fine Art - which...
I posted this in FM and was forwarded to post this question here in hopes someone can help. I am using an Epson 2400 printer to print my B&W. The tonality is...
... If you're comfortable creating your own profiles, it is possible to have toning options using one set of Cone inks. I use the following: K - Eboni; Sepia...
Hello Michael, ... ImagePrint 6. Assuming you get perfect nozzle checks and a head alignment doesn't help, I would first try making a print with the built in...
