Epson R1800 compatible inks

[Gordon MacPherson]

Have just acquired a R1800 - great prints with Epson inks. I Had a bad
experience with E-compatible ink for the Photo Stylus 870. Am I wise to
stay away from similar inks for the R1800 - prices are SO attractive!

Thanks,

Gordon

 

[Roy G]

Have just acquired a R1800 - great prints with Epson inks. I Had a bad
experience with E-compatible ink for the Photo Stylus 870. Am I wise to
stay away from similar inks for the R1800 - prices are SO attractive!

Thanks,

Gordon

Hi.

It strikes me as being not too clever to pay that sort of money for a High
Quality Printer, and then to use "Cheap" ink.

Roy G

 

[justin david]

Hi.

It strikes me as being not too clever to pay that sort of money for a High
Quality Printer, and then to use "Cheap" ink.

Roy G

I just purchased the same Epson printer (I have yet to set it up) and
you're right about it being stupid to buy cheap ink for a high ender;
but are there superior quality third party inks that turn out prints
at least as good or (preferably) better than OEM Epson cartridges? I'm
more concerned with quality than price since the purchase was done for
a fine art purpose... although if you buy bulk quantities, price does
tend to drop.

 

[Pat]

I'm more concerned with quality than price

Epson is the quality ink. I would probably stick to Epson at least until
the warrantee expired.

 

[Frank Arthur]

I would tend to stick with original Epson Inks at least until you learn and
use the features of the R1800 very well.
Later on, when you discover that when you go through a couple of "Cleaning
Cycles" if you have ink problems and you
wind up using up half your ink supply (about $60 worth) you may well
consider third party inks.
I am a hobbiest and do not use my R1800 to sell my work I usually use
Chinese made inks, brand name "Handsome"
and find them dependable.

 

[measekite]

You have a relatively expensive printer that is very good although I
would have chosen Canon. However, I would not risk an expensive printer
that produces great results and go for printhead clogging, more fading
and poorer quality especially with pigmented inks.

Epson pigmented inks are very highly rated. You should ask this
question to professional photographers not to the tinkerers in this ng.

 

[measekite]

Roy G wrote:

"Gordon MacPherson" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...



Have just acquired a R1800 - great prints with Epson inks. I Had a bad experience with E-compatible ink for the Photo Stylus 870. Am I wise to stay away from similar inks for the R1800 - prices are SO attractive! Thanks, Gordon



Hi. It strikes me as being not too clever to pay that sort of money for a High Quality Printer, and then to use "Cheap" ink. Roy G


Thats what I told him but here you do get idot answers because of some of the people that post here.

 

[measekite]

Pat wrote:

I'm more concerned with quality than price



Epson is the quality ink. I would probably stick to Epson at least until the warrantee expired.


I would stick with Epson especially after the warranty expired.

 

[Floyd L. Davidson]

I just purchased the same Epson printer (I have yet to set it up) and
you're right about it being stupid to buy cheap ink for a high ender;
but are there superior quality third party inks that turn out prints
at least as good or (preferably) better than OEM Epson cartridges? I'm
more concerned with quality than price since the purchase was done for
a fine art purpose... although if you buy bulk quantities, price does
tend to drop.

The quality of printed images is usually the reason people would
buy an R1800. Of course, for the *exact* *same* *reason* it is
also a good idea to use Epson inks.

One problem with third party inks is that you simply cannot get
reliable test data. While it is possible to see test data on
Epson ink, which will give you a rough idea of how many decades
the image will last before fading, the suppliers of third party
inks are not going to make it easy for you to discover that your
image will probably fade in less than 5 years, and almost
certailly by 10.

 

[Arthur Entlich]

You might want to consider the R1800 substitute inks from Media Street
inks and Image Specialists. Reports have been good for color matching
and clog resistance. I can't comment of fade resistance, however, and
your mileage may vary.

Art

 

[measekite]

The quality of printed images is usually the reason people would
buy an R1800. Of course, for the *exact* *same* *reason* it is
also a good idea to use Epson inks.

Right On!!!!!!!!! You are 100% Correct

One problem with third party inks is that you simply cannot get
reliable test data.

Very True, The relabelers will not even disclose what you are buying.
You cannot find out who is responsible for the formulation. They will
not disclose who holds the patent.

While it is possible to see test data on
Epson ink, which will give you a rough idea of how many decades
the image will last before fading, the suppliers of third party
inks are not going to make it easy for you to discover that your
image will probably fade in less than 5 years, and almost
certailly by 10.

Bou, now you are generous.

 

[Steve Dell]

I've been very satisfied with the Epson inks. With an 8 ink system, you'll
not have the issues of either Yellow or Cyan running out and having to scrap
everything else.

I, like most folks here, use the printer to produce quality photos that I
will either frame or sell. I have to have reliability.

I buy genuine Epson inks from either Data Bazaar or TonerMAX.com

TonerMax has these inks for less than $12.00 each. shipping is free when you
order $50.00 or more.

Steve

 

[measekite]

I've been very satisfied with the Epson inks.

I can understand that. Even though they are expensive they are
purported to produce high quality not like the generic crap that is
peddled in this ng by the so many plants you read about here.

With an 8 ink system, you'll
not have the issues of either Yellow or Cyan running out and having to scrap
everything else.

I, like most folks here, use the printer to produce quality photos that I
will either frame or sell. I have to have reliability.

Right. You need high quality that someone with discerning tastes can
see and longevity. The few extra dollars is paid for by the consumer
and they want quality.

While I prefer the Canon Pro printers I will need to make a choice
between dye (more punch and vivid) or pigmented ink which is supposed to
last long. I do need to see the difference in the same photos and also
would like to find out just how much longer pigment lasts. If both will
last a reasonable time then maybe dye might be a better choice.

I also would like to see how both do on B&W.

 

[Steve Dell]

I also would like to see how both do on B&W.

If you will be doing a lot of BW, you might find that the Epson 2400 is
better suited to those needs. It's a great overall printer, like the 1800
and 3800, but it purports to meet the specific needs of the BW print
producer.

Steve

 

[measekite]

If you will be doing a lot of BW, you might find that the Epson 2400 is
better suited to those needs. It's a great overall printer, like the 1800
and 3800, but it purports to meet the specific needs of the BW print
producer.

The 2400 is not a good choice if you do a lot of matte and glossy. It
costs a fortune in ink to purge the printer when you switch back and
forth. The 3800, while it holds all of the carts still shares ink black
ink channels and requires purging but the cost is less and the speed is
faster. I would wait until Canon ships their Pro 9500 if you feel you
must have pigment ink.