Running lighter weight stock on Epson 2200

[noldo]

I am considering upgrading to an Epson 2200 because of the higher
image quality and better archival ink properties. However, all of the
Epson papers which are recommended for the 2200 are too heavy for my
needs. I really need to use something like the Epson Photo Quality
Glossy Paper which is a 38#, 6.7 mil paper. But this paper is not
recommended for the 2200 primarily because it does not have a coating
which will allow the Ultra-chrome pigment inks to dry quickly.

My question is this: has anyone been successful running Epson Photo
Quality Glossy Paper on the 2200? Is there an equivalent weight glossy
or semi-glossy paper (maybe the MediaStreet Photo-Realistic Dual-Sided
Semi-Gloss) which someone has had experience with on the 2200?

 

[CWatters]

My question is this: has anyone been successful running Epson Photo
Quality Glossy Paper on the 2200? Is there an equivalent weight glossy
or semi-glossy paper (maybe the MediaStreet Photo-Realistic Dual-Sided
Semi-Gloss) which someone has had experience with on the 2200?

You are right to ask. I have an Epson 2100 (UK version of the 2200) and an
HP 895cxi (Dye ink). I tried to put put HP Photo paper in the Epson. It
didn't work. The pigment ink wouldn't dry fast enough.

I did find that TDK PRO quality Photo Glossy paper (270g/m^2) worked well in
both as does some local supermarket glossy paper of similar weight. Not sure
that helps you though.

Colin

 

[Hecate]

I am considering upgrading to an Epson 2200 because of the higher
image quality and better archival ink properties. However, all of the
Epson papers which are recommended for the 2200 are too heavy for my
needs. I really need to use something like the Epson Photo Quality
Glossy Paper which is a 38#, 6.7 mil paper. But this paper is not
recommended for the 2200 primarily because it does not have a coating
which will allow the Ultra-chrome pigment inks to dry quickly.

My question is this: has anyone been successful running Epson Photo
Quality Glossy Paper on the 2200? Is there an equivalent weight glossy
or semi-glossy paper (maybe the MediaStreet Photo-Realistic Dual-Sided
Semi-Gloss) which someone has had experience with on the 2200?

The only method I know of to allow glossy printing with the Epson 2100
is to use Permajet inks in a CIS system. Theirs work, Epson's don't.

 

[noldo]

The only method I know of to allow glossy printing with the Epson 2100
is to use Permajet inks in a CIS system. Theirs work, Epson's don't.

Hecate - The Real One
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veni, vidi, reliqui

Well, this is not encouraging news. I'd like to hear from others about
alternate lightweight glossy papers on the Epson 2200 specifically.

But, perhaps I should consider the Epson 1280 instead. It has the same
4 picoliter drop and similar resolution but it uses dye-based inks.
Does any one know of a place on the web that will show a resolution
comparison of the 1280 and the 2200?

 

[Hecate]

Well, this is not encouraging news. I'd like to hear from others about
alternate lightweight glossy papers on the Epson 2200 specifically.

But, perhaps I should consider the Epson 1280 instead. It has the same
4 picoliter drop and similar resolution but it uses dye-based inks.
Does any one know of a place on the web that will show a resolution
comparison of the 1280 and the 2200?

The 1280 is a good printer, but not in the same league as the 2200.