RE: A brand-spanking new 1200...where do I go from here?

["Richard Wolfson" <rwolfson@lyricdesign.com>]

<x-charset iso-8859-1>Generations 4 pigment inks are available now for the Epson 1200, and
work well with coated fine art papers like Somerset Enhanced, Hahnemuhle
Etching (aka Royal Plush, Cone Orwell, etc.) and value-leader Epson
Archival Matte. For best results, you'll need a custom profile for each
paper you like, preferably built with a spectrophotometer rather than a
scanner. This makes an enormous difference.

Consider skipping the cartridges and going straight to NoMoreCarts CIS.
Get the inks in 4 oz bottles that work with the CIS, and get the little
plastic caddy that holds all six bottles. This is the setup I use.

Btw I just bought 2 spare Epson 1200's from Microcenter. Great deal, and
when they're gone, they're gone. Microcenter Cambridge Massachusetts had
50 of them as of Friday May 4. Thanks to list members for posting this
deal!

Richard Wolfson
rwolfson at LyricDesign.com


> From: R Dawson
>
> when I read that MicroCenter had 1200s for $150,
> I spent my 1270
> savings to grab one. Now it sits, virgin, with no carts
> installed, in my
> den. Before hooking it up, I wanted to ask the group:
>
> What is the best ink with reasonable longevity (i.e., >25 years as
> originally advertised by Epson). I do prints for wall
> display, framed, under
> glass, for myself and a few friends but may want to sell some
> later. I shoot
> 6X7 and scan on an Epson Expression 1600 and use the
> 'dreaded' Monaco EZ
> color (it was included with the 1600). I want a reasonable gamut but
> probably will try to begin with pigments. MIS, Generations,
> or Piezography
> Color? I probably want to try carts at first (keep it simple)
> but may go CIS
> later. But with this vast resource of experience by the
> members here, I ask
> what ink would you try to start and standardize a workflow with?
>
> And if anyone wants to recommend ink/paper combos ....great. I like
> 'art-look' papers, but many people just want glossy and I
> know that pigments
> and gloss don't mix well.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Rick
>
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