Re: [APML] 3rd party printer inks

["Bobby Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>]

Thanks Bert and Robert for the replies.
Robert, I figured most all inks besides the Epson ink were not up to snuff.
I was hoping that someone had found an exception that was less expensive.
Bert, I use the 1270. Is the Ilford paper less expensive than Epson's?
Bobby

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bert Katzung" <katzung1@comcast.net>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] 3rd party printer inks


> Hi Bobby:
> Are you using the pigment ink printers (2000, 2200) or one of the dye ink
> printers (all the other Epson printers)? I use only Epson inks with my
1280,
> but I've used Kodak and Ilford heavy-weight glossy papers with good
results.
> (B&H carries both.)  I don't think the Kodak is as good as Epson or Ilford
> heavy weight, but better than the Epson light-weight. I really can't see
any
> difference between the Ilford and Epson heavy weight results, but I
haven't
> done any accelerated fading tests. Over 4 - 6 months I don't see any
fading
> with either, using my Epson 1280 printer and the Epson inks.
> Bert
>
> Bert Katzung
> katzung1@comcast.net
> www.astronomy-images.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bobby Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>
> To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 11:20 AM
> Subject: [APML] 3rd party printer inks
>
>
> > Anybody using 3rd party ink cartridges with their Epson printers with
> > excellent results? What about color fading issues? Are there other
papers
> > that resemble the premium glossy photo papers?
> >
> >
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