Epson 2100

[Ray Jeffery]

Can anyone advise the Epson reference numbers for A3 and A4 Glossy Papers
suitable for the Epson 2100? The original S041350 was dropped, it has been
suggested that I use C13S041315 as a replacement, will this work?

Bi

Ray

 

[Roy G]

Can anyone advise the Epson reference numbers for A3 and A4 Glossy Papers
suitable for the Epson 2100? The original S041350 was dropped, it has
been suggested that I use C13S041315 as a replacement, will this work?

Bi

Ray

Hi.

From looking at my paper stock, I see that Epson Premium Glossy A3 has the
code SO 41315, A3+ has SO 41316, A4 has SO 41287.

The packaging for A3 & A3+ only recommends it for the Epson Photo 1270, 1280
& 1290.

The A4 packaging includes a much wider range of printers, but none of the
2000 series are mentioned.

Does it show in the drop down media list, if it does it should work.

Roy G

 

[Ray Jeffery]

Roy,

Thanks for reply, I have the Epson Media Compatibility List and it does show
it on that, however, on the other documents it is not shown as being
suitable for the 2100. Didn't want to spend money on something that doesn't
work. Have you used it on the 2100?

Ray

 

[Roy G]

Roy,

Thanks for reply, I have the Epson Media Compatibility List and it does
show it on that, however, on the other documents it is not shown as being
suitable for the 2100. Didn't want to spend money on something that
doesn't work. Have you used it on the 2100?

Ray

Hi.

No, I have the 1290.

It was just that I thought the paper code seemed familiar, because I mostly
use Premium Glossy.

Premium Glossy always seemed to give a distinctly yellow result, until I
started using Colour Management and the correct ICC profiles. If you have
the profile for Premium Glossy and your 2100, then you should be able to get
perfect results.

Roy G

 

[Jon O'Brien]

Can anyone advise the Epson reference numbers for A3 and A4 Glossy
Papers suitable for the Epson 2100?

Depends on what you mean by 'suitable'. Suitable according to Epson or according to everyone else? If the latter, then there aren't any.

The 2100 produces very good matte prints but isn't really suitable for producing glossy prints as they suffer from considerable bronzing. That's why the new generation of Epson printers include a 'gloss optimiser' cartridge.

Jon. [A happy 2100 users]

 

[Ray Jeffery]

Jon, Thanks for info, I always use the semi gloss or archival matt and get
excellent results. My Son wants Glossy, therefore the reason for the
question, when Epson did supply a gloss paper I had good results and never
experienced the bronzing that worried people. Never found out why and I
couldn't carry on testing as the paper became unavailable. Like yourself I
think that the results the printer produces are excellent.
Ray

 

[measekite]

Depends on what you mean by 'suitable'. Suitable according to Epson or according to everyone else? If the latter, then there aren't any.

The 2100 produces very good matte prints but isn't really suitable for producing glossy prints as they suffer from considerable bronzing. That's why the new generation of Epson printers include a 'gloss optimiser' cartridge.

SO YOU ARE SAYING THAT THE GLOSS OPTIMISER ELIMINATES BRONZING?

Jon. [A happy 2100 users]

 

[Jon O'Brien]

No. I'm saying that the gloss optimiser is there because Epson's pigment inks don't work well on gloss papers and its development is an attempt to overcome this.

I don't know whether or not the gloss optimiser eliminates bronzing as I don't have a printer which uses it and, unlike you, I don't pontificate on things about which I have no experience.

Jon.

 

[Jon O'Brien]

My Son wants Glossy...

When photography was first invented, a lot of research went into trying to develop matte papers as that's what everyone really wanted. Now, people don't think it's a 'proper' photograph unless it has a gloss finish! Odd, isn't it?

...when Epson did supply a gloss paper I had good results and never
experienced the bronzing that worried people. Never found out why...

I seem to recall hearing that the degree of bronzing depends on the type of image being printed. I think it had something to do with large areas of pooled shadow surrounded by light areas.

Anyway, good luck with your search.

Jon.