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EZ B&W ULTRATONE CARTRIDGES FOR THE C82

EZ B&W ULTRATONE BULK INK FOR THE C82

CONTINUOUS FLOW SYSTEMS FOR THE C82

    

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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...

• Print Media = Enhanced Matte Paper
• Print Quality = Best Photo
• High Speed = Off
• Sliders = zero to start with
• Color Management = Automatic for glossy paper (see print dialog)
• Color Management = ICM No Color Adjustment for Matte papers (see print dialog)

Read Paul Roark's notes he sent us when these inks were first blended.

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