Re: generic inks

[CDTobie@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/5/02 11:37:59 PM, mkohrmania@earthlink.com writes:

>I could really use some advice... Is there a source of high quality archival
>(pigmented?) inks that would replace the Epson cartridges and give similar
>print performance. Thanks in advance to all who will be kind enough to
>reply. 

You are mixing your priorities here; do you want cheaper inks or longer life 
inks,  and are you prepared for them to be less brilliant (as the pigment 
inks inevitably will) and require custom profiles to get good results (the 
pigments inks will definately require this too)? If you are happy with the 
longevity and color of the Epson inks, then I'd suggest leaving well enough 
alone; moving to pigment systems won't be much of a savings, and will be much 
more complicated. Or you could move to generic dye inks, still sacrifice some 
color fidelity, and lose any guarantee of longevity; but save some money, if 
you can find a generic cart for your printer... they are not common!

C. David Tobie
Design Cooperative
CDTobie@designcoop.com
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