Re: [APML] 3rd party printer inks

["Bert Katzung" <katzung1@comcast.net>]

Hi Bobby:
You'll have to check the B&H website for the latest prices, but my
Shutterbug magazine B&H ad shows the  8.5x11 with Ilford less by about 20%
and for 13x19, Ilford less  by about 40%.
Bert

Bert Katzung
katzung1@comcast.net
www.astronomy-images.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bobby Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 2:47 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] 3rd party printer inks


> 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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