AW: Ink Jet Papers...
AW: Ink Jet Papers...
- Subject: AW: Ink Jet Papers...
- From: Ulf Grossmann <email@hidden>
- Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 20:59:45 +0200
Hi James,
this is nozt correct, inside the BEST Line you find 2 Papers which work
properly with the ColorFast Inks from EPSON (SP7500;9500, 5500 and 10000CF).
We offer you one SemiGloss Paper (BESTColor Proof SemiGlossy 8180) and one
Glossy (BESTColor Proof Glossy 7180). For both papers we also had creat
ICC-Profiles, you find them at our HomePage.
Ulf Grossmann
-----Originalnachricht-----
Von: James Steincamp
An: ColorSync List
Gesendet: 09.06.01 18:57
Betreff: Ink Jet Papers...
We have had our Epson 5500 for a couple of weeks and I was initially
stunned
by how poorly it performs on the paper that our shop has been using for
the
last two years on our Epson 3000 (Jet Print Photo. Professional Photo
Paper;
Superior Gloss Finish -- we were buying it because Epson does not
provide
for a discount when purchasing in bulk as we typically purchase 1,000
sheets
at a time).
It's been pointed out by a couple of folks that I need to use a paper
that
matches better with the archival inks that the 5500 uses. I've also been
told that the paper line (Tecco?) in the swatches that came with our
BestColorRIP software is also inappropriate for use with the 5500.
Epson's site lists four 'archival ink' papers:
S041341
Archival Matte
$16.00 (50 Sheets, 8.5" x 11")
$0.32 per sheet
S041405
Premium Luster Photo Paper
$35.00 (50 Sheets, 8.5" x 11")
$0.70 per sheet
S041327
Premium Semi-Gloss Photo Paper
$51.50 (50 Sheets, 8.5" x 11")
$1.03 per sheet
S041351
Watercolor Paper
$25.00 (20 Sheets, 13" x 19")
$1.25 per sheet
What are most folks using when proofing artwork for offset printing? Is
there a source for purchasing these papers in bulk? Are there other
viable
alternatives to the Epson paper?
I also heard a rumour that Epson is planning on releasing a newer series
of
inks for the 5500 that will have a wider gamut. Is there any merit to
the
rumour, or is it just wishful thinking?
thanks,
-james
_______________________________________________
colorsync-users mailing list
email@hidden
http://www.lists.apple.com/mailman/listinfo/colorsync-users