Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Jim, I bought a R800 a few months ago but only started using it recently. With the Epson papers I have not seen any of the effects you mention. I am very wary of any aftermarket papers for this reason. With my Epson 1160, which is dedicated to B&W using MIS inks, it is a different story. But my R800 is fed exclusively with Epson paper. Nathan Jim Nichols wrote: > Several months ago, after reviewing comments on the LUG and other sources, > I purchased an Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer which uses 8 color > UltraChrome inks. The printed photos, using the highest quality settings, > are very good. However, after color prints dry for several days, I find > cracks and peeled spots in the colored ink. I have not experienced this > with B&W prints. Admittedly, at this point I am finishing up some high > gloss photo paper that is not from Epson, which I am sure they would cite > as the source of my problem. Has anyone else seen this type of problem? > I never saw this when using my old Epson printer, using the same paper, > but the earlier ink system. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com Stock photography: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman http://myloupe.com/home/found_photographer.php?photographer=507 Prints for sale: http://www.photodeluge.com