Tis a sad day...

2018-01-27 Thread P. J. Alling
Quite some time ago, I don't remember exactly how long ago, but the data sheet in the paper is dated 2009, I was able to secure what I thought was a lifetime supply of Ilford Galerie 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inch, Professional Inkjet Glossy photo paper, at what was a very good price.  I bought a couple

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-27 Thread Paul Sorenson
Well...Ilford still sells inkjet paper but they call it Prestige now. http://www.atlex.com/shop-by-brand/ilford OTOH, I have been using Red River Paper's products for several years now and have never been disappointed.  They have free ICC profiles available for their papers for a number of Eps

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-27 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 27/1/18, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >Quite some time ago, I don't remember exactly how long ago, but the data >sheet in the paper is dated 2009, I was able to secure what I thought >was a lifetime supply of Ilford Galerie 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inch, >Professional Inkjet Glossy photo

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 28.01.18 um 01:32 schrieb Steve Cottrell: Haven't printed anything in ages, but after I retire I plan on doing some.. By then the printer head will be clogged beyond repair if it isn't already. Just fllogged off my Epson R2400 after wasting another 50 euros worth of ink trying to get

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/1/18, Ralf R Radermacher, discombobulated, unleashed: >By then the printer head will be clogged beyond repair if it isn't >already. Just fllogged off my Epson R2400 after wasting another 50 euros >worth of ink trying to get it to work again. These are money burning >machines which would s

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
>> Haven't printed anything in ages, but after I retire I plan on doing >some.. Sorry Ralf, I should have said 'I haven't printed any photographs (properly) in ages' -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News -- _

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I’ve been using Edson printers for 20 years without problems. Had some minor clogs in the early going, but my current 2880 has never clogged. Paul > On Jan 28, 2018, at 7:23 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 28/1/18, Ralf R Radermacher, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> By then the printer head

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 28.01.18 um 15:20 schrieb Paul Stenquist: I’ve been using Edson printers for 20 years without problems. I was happy with my 1290 for many years until Epson's German customer service f'ed it up while they were meant to repair it. They made me an offer for a new R2400 at a price that looked

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I used a 2400 prior to the 2880. I probably made 1000 prints with it, all quite nice. I only went to the 2880 when the band that moves with the carriage broke. It was getting long in the tooth anyway. I think Mark used one for quite a few years as well. You probably just got a lemon. It happen

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread P. J. Alling
I'm using a Canon Pixma iX6520 which in current printer terms is ancient, I got it when my extremely inexpensive,  i.e. cheap, HP 13x19 inch printer's print cradle jammed, and HP didn't want to hear about it, when I wanted it repaired after the warranty expired.  I was willing to pay, they just

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I used a 2400 prior to the 2880. I probably made 1000 prints with it, all > quite nice. I only went to the 2880 when the band that moves with the > carriage broke. It was getting long in the tooth anyway. I think Mark used > one for quit

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 28.01.18 um 18:18 schrieb Paul Stenquist: You probably just got a lemon. It happens. I rather suspect I haven't used it enough. Never was a prob with the 1290 but apparently is with the K3 pigment inks. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotora

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I’ve been laid up so I haven’t used my pigment ink 2880 in about two months. I’ll print a pic and see what happens. Paul > On Jan 28, 2018, at 4:55 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > >> Am 28.01.18 um 18:18 schrieb Paul Stenquist: >> >> You probably just got a lemon. It happens. > > I rather su

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I printed the photo I took this afternoon. This is a phone pic so it’s a bit off, but the print is a perfect match for what’s on my monitor. The Epson 2880 printer sat for two months. No clogging, no problems. Yes, the ink is expensive, but I can print 12 x 18 images for less than $3 per. Not ba

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-29 Thread Ken Waller
Same here Paul at 21 years of usage, starting with the Stylus Photo. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: Tis a sad day... I’ve been using Edson printers for 20 years without problems

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-29 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 29.01.18 um 20:49 schrieb Ken Waller: Same here Paul at 21 years of usage, starting with the Stylus Photo. So, how often do you print photos or what has been the longest time your printers haven't been used? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fo

Re: Tis a sad day...

2018-01-29 Thread Ken Waller
ays shut off at the printer on/off button. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Ralf R Radermacher" Subject: Re: Tis a sad day... Am 29.01.18 um 20:49 schrieb Ken Waller: Same here Paul at 21 years of usage, starting wi