Re: [Leica] My ongoing (unscientific) Epson paper tests

[Jeffcoat Photography <jeffcoatphoto@sumter.net>]

My sources place this print in the US sometime in March. It is supposed to be a
really supper unit. Also the Cannon BJC-8200 Bubble Jet Printer is top of the
line and is available now. Have not used either. The epson scanner we use is
great, don't see why the printer will not be.
Cheers Wilber GFE
 http://www.jeffcoatphotography.com

"B. D. Colen" wrote:

> Has anyone actually SEEN and used the new 1270, or know anything about
> pricing? According to the Epson website, it can print 11x14s, has ink
> droplets about 1/3 smaller than the 750 and 1200, is faster than the current
> printers, and, with the Epson Mat paper and Epson ink, Epson is claiming I
> believe it's a 15-year print life...pretty amazing...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Dan Cardish
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 4:18 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us;
> photoforum@ase-osfmail.isc.rit.edu
> Subject: [Leica] My ongoing (unscientific) Epson paper tests
>
> Over the last year or so I have been testing various papers for my Epson
> Photo printer.   Not too scientific, but they seem to correlate with tests
> done by Wilhelm Ass. for papers that he has reported on
> (http://wilhelm-research.com/index.htm).  I conduct my tests by covering
> half a print with aluminum foil, and leaving it undisturbed in a spare room
> illuminated by indirect daylight.  On sunny days the brightness levels can
> be quite bright.  At other times, less so.  As I said, not too scientific,
> but it should provide an indication of what to expect, as well as
> comparative values between different papers.
>
> In any case, I have been testing the new Epson Heavy Weight Matte paper for
> the last few months.  Since Dec 14, 1999, a print I left in the "testing
> chambre" has shown absolutley no indication of any fading whatsoever.  By
> way of comparison, a sheet of Konica QP paper faded terribly in the same
> period (this paper is the WORST, stay away!, however, Wilhelm has indicated
> that he is currently testing an improved version of the QP paper, so there
> is hope).  The new improved Epson Photo paper faded a little, but I think
> that if the whole print had faded equally, it probably wouldn't have been
> that noticeable.  This doesn't excuse the paper, of course.
>
> In the latest report from Wilhelm, the Matte paper used with the new 870 or
> 1270 printers can expect to last 24-26 years, so this is indeed a big
> improvement since the earlier generations of inks and papers.
>
> Dan C.

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Cheers Wilber GFE
tel. 803-469-2440

http://www.jeffcoatphotography.com