Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/04

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: [Leica] Replacement for the C86 printer with Ultratone (carbon)inks
From: scott at adrenaline.com (Scott McLoughlin)
Date: Wed Oct 4 11:48:39 2006
References: <DC4B73A4105FCE4FAE0CEF799BF84B36013F1BB9@case-email>

The C84/C86 performs fantastically well with the MIS inks,
IMHO. Handles a really wide variety of papers very nicely
using just the sliders in the driver. No profiling/curves required.
Mix neutral and warm inks for the tone one likes.

Maybe I'll unclog mine someday (months and months of
illness inspired neglect).

I print a bunch of 5x7" because I just like that format plunked
into an inexpensive 8x10 frame with matte - and some 8x10"
prints as well. I routinely just printed 2 5x7 on a sheet of
8.5x11 paper and cut them.

Definitely worth a try, especially if one can get a C8* on
discount.  It really works well with near zero learning curve.

I think Paul Roark's 220 setup was designed in the same
EZ spirit, but I'd have a look on his site first.

Scott

David Rodgers wrote:

>Daniel, 
>
>How well does the C86 and Ultratones work? I, too, am looking for a
>letter sized bw only printer. I had an HP 7760. It was easy to use and
>the results were fantastic. But it suffered a tragic accident in a
>recent move (my D2 fell on it and broke it, perhaps out of envy). I want
>something that is easy to use. I don't want a lot of hassles. 
>
>I sort of have my eye on the new Epson 3800, but so much of what I do is
>just bw prints on letter sized paper. I have an Epson 3000 for the
>bigger bw prints. (It still cranks right up when I need it -- which
>isn't too often anymore. What a workhorse that printer has been.) 
>
>I understand there are some new Epsons, like the R200(?). I wonder if
>those are a good option. I recall not too long ago that Mark Rabiner
>referenced something along those lines. (Mark is a master printer whose
>opinion I greatly respect).  
>
>Even though I know today's printers have more cartridges than
>Winchester, I prefer dedicated printers. I use a Canon i9900 for color.
>I don't print much color anyway. 
>
>Are the Ultratone Inks from MIS?  
>
>Sorry for so many questions. But TIA.
>daveR
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Daniel Ridings [mailto:dlr@dlridings.se] 
>Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 1:07 PM
>To: Leica Users Group
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Replacement for the C86 printer with Ultratone
>(carbon)inks
>
>Slobodan,
>Yes, the C84 and C86 used the same inks and cartridges. The C84 never 
>made it over here, only the C86.
>
>Daniel
>
>Slobodan Dimitrov wrote:
>  
>
>>I have a C84.
>>My mother used it sparingly, and I mean sparingly.
>>Will it accept the same inks?
>>
>>Slobodan Dimitrov
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>On Oct 4, 2006, at 9:51 AM, Daniel Ridings wrote:
>>
>>    
>>
>>>Cold sweat.
>>>
>>>My next to the last C86 broke down (parts worn out, says Epson, won't
>>>      
>>>
>
>  
>
>>>budge).
>>>
>>>So I broke out the last C86 I had under the table. It will probably 
>>>last about a year.
>>>
>>>But then ... I will definitely need a replacement. I love the prints
>>>      
>>>
>I 
>  
>
>>>get from it. Any pointers for b/w printers that use carbon based 
>>>pigment inks. I don't think I want to go the RIP route, but I might 
>>>have to.
>>>
>>>Daniel
>>>
>>>_______________________________________________
>>>Leica Users Group.
>>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>>      
>>>
>>_______________________________________________
>>Leica Users Group.
>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>    
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>Leica Users Group.
>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>  
>

-- 
Pics @ http://www.adrenaline.com/snaps
Leica M6TTL, Bessa R, Nikon FM3a, Nikon D70, Rollei AFM35
(Jihad Sigint NSA FBI Patriot Act)



In reply to: Message from drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers) ([Leica] Replacement for the C86 printer with Ultratone (carbon)inks)