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EZ B&W ULTRATONE CARTRIDGES FOR THE C84, C86 AND C88

EZ B&W ULTRATONE BULK INK FOR THE C84, C86 AND C88

CONTINUOUS FLOW SYSTEMS FOR THE C84, C86 AND C88

    

For more information about CFS units, go to the CFS Page.

WORKFLOW INSTRUCTIONS

This is EASY. Photoshop is not required. Great B&W prints can be made with any software that can print an image. There are many to choose from, Paint Shop Pro is our favorite. The inks are not variable tone inks. The Neutral inks are for making neutral prints and the Warm inks are for making warm prints.

Start with the best image you can get. It can either be a color image or a grayscale image, it does not matter. Use the Epson printer advanced properties to make these settings...

Matte Papers

• Print Media = Plain Paper
• Print Quality = Best Photo
• High Speed = Off
• Sliders for Matte Papers = Contrast -15,   Brightness -5, all others zero
• Color Management for Matte Papers = Automatic (see print dialog)
• Archival Paper Choice - Epson Scrapbook paper (also known at Epson UltraSmooth or PremierArt Fine Art Hot Press). For proofing or a lower cost matte paper, use Epson Enhanced Matte (not truely archival).

Glossy Papers

• Print Media = Glossy Photo Paper
• Print Quality = Best Photo
• High Speed = Off
• Sliders for Glossy Papers = Contrast -10, all others zero
• Color Management for Matte Papers = Automatic (Don't use the ICM No Color Adjustment on the C84)

Read Paul Roark's notes he sent us when he first used the UT-EZ ink on the C84.

Start with the best image you can get. It can either be a color image or a grayscale image, it does not matter. Use the Epson printer advanced properties to make these settings...

• Print Media = Will vary with the paper being printed. See Pauls Recommendations.
• Print Quality = Best Photo
• High Speed = Off
• Sliders = zero to start with
• Color Management = Color Controls, gamma 1.8 unless stated otherwise

For the C86, Paul has spent some time developing detailed recommendations for a number of different papers. Click here to read his C86 Recommendations.

Start with the best image you can get. It can either be a color image or a grayscale image, it does not matter. Use the Epson printer advanced properties to adjust the sliders.

The C88 workflow is a little more sophisticated than the C84 and C86 workflow. You must read and understand Roark's instructions before you will get the perfect print.

Try experimenting with different paper settings to see the effect. Also try moving the sliders for making minor adjustments. If the C, M, Y sliders are all moved the same amount right or left, the effect is to vary the amount of ink that is delivered to the paper.

If you use the ICM, no color adjustment settings, the prints will come out darker.

Be sure to let the print dry before judging the color or tones. If you need a good step wedge to work with, you can download the one we use.

There is an excellent forum called Digital B&W, The Print. The forum discusses all digital technologies related to making monochrome prints from digital sources, including the MIS ink sets and workflows. If you are using MIS inks or plan on using them, this is a great place to find additional information and to contact current users.

If you are using matte paper, then put in an Eboni black cartridge (EZ-T0321-K). If you are using glossy or semigloss paper, put in a Photo black cartridge (EZ-T0321-PK). The 3 inks in the color cartridge do not have to change, they will work on matte or glossy papers. If you use MIS Universal black (MK), be aware that the of MK is not considered as archival.

The Ultratone inks are all extremely archival. Our tests indicate that they will far exceed 100 Wilhelm equivalent years. Take a look at the fade resistance data.

Do not mix these inks with other Non Ultratone inks. For refilling or Continuous Flow Systems, you must start with virgin empty cartridges. Provided this condition is met, no flushing or purging of the printer is needed. One or two cleaning cycles will remove any color or non Ultratone ink from inside the print head. These inks will not clog or damage your printer if you follow this advice.

WHICH PAPER TO USE

WHERE TO BUY ONE OF THESE PRINTERS

Epson Stylus C86         Under $100 Epson Stylus C88         Under $100 The C88 replaces the similar C86 printer. The cartridges used are exactly the same, even though Epson's part numbers for the C88 carts are different, the C86 carts will work fine. The Epson Stylus C88 is the ideal multi-purpose printer for the home and home office. It makes beautiful Black & White prints using the MIS EZ B&W inks. MIS offers a CFS unit for this printer. There also is a refill kit available for this printer.