Printer inks (Page 2): I have an enclosed porch/office with windows on 3 sides. I exhibit wedding photos and test for fading in that room. 8 or 10 years ago aftermarket inks did poorly...

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I have an enclosed porch/office with windows on 3 sides. I exhibit wedding photos and test for fading in that room. 8 or 10 years ago aftermarket inks did poorly but more recent inks seem much more color fast. I use 2 Epson Photo 1400 and several HP printers. HP Premium Soft Gloss paper gives great results on both printers but when I print for exhibition I select paper with the qualities I desire for the final print. I may have to experiment with printer settings to get the best results but I have won contests, sold several prints at auction, and many have been published, the latest taking most of the front page of a local newspaper. When buying aftermarket inks, look for the best, not the cheapest.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

Nikonian72 wrote:

I own a Canon Pro-100 printer, and have used both Canon OEM cartridges and LD Product after-market cartridges. My print results are identical. My printer works the same with either manufacturer.
http://www.ldproducts.com/Canon/Ink-Cartridge/PIXMA/PRO-100/8488-Printer.html

I have been using ink from LD Products for over ten years. My earliest wall prints still look like new (They were not printed on archival paper, nor with archival inks--so they will deteriorate.) The company has been very responsive as well. In fact, I just ordered a couple sets of inks for my epson xp860.

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I have always used Canon OEM inks in my Canon Pro9500 Mk II and in my Pixma i7220. Never problems. Based on UGGers that have good experiences with LM inks which cost less than half as much as Canon I bought set of cartridges for the Pixma printer. I haven't been printing much lately so I haven't tried them. I will report my experience when I do.

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

dsnapper46 wrote:

Hi guys and this is my first post from across 'the... (show quote)

As long as the inks come from an ISO 9000/9001 certified factory, there should be no problem. BUT, you have to profile the inks with the papers !!!

Dan De Lion Loc: Montana

Reinaldokool wrote:

I have been using ink from LD Products for over ten years. My earliest wall prints still look like new (They were not printed on archival paper, nor with archival inks--so they will deteriorate.) The company has been very responsive as well. In fact, I just ordered a couple sets of inks for my epson xp860.

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In my experience LD products are junk. 1) They frequently clogged which required many, many head cleanings. 2) They fade towards cyan. 3) WORST of all, I got several light black cartridges that were filled with black ink. That took almost a day to figure out. LD inks ruined my Epson R2400!

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Murray Loc: New Westminster

rmorrison1116 wrote:

Welcome to the forum. My ancestors on fathers side... (show quote)

On another subject, my ancestors are fron the Isle of Lewis as well (Murray Morrison is my nonhedgehog name. Visited Lewis in '09 and it was well worth the trip. If you haven been, it's well worth the trip.

Regards

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Murray wrote:

On another subject, my ancestors are fron the Isle of Lewis as well (Murray Morrison is my nonhedgehog name. Visited Lewis in '09 and it was well worth the trip. If you haven been, it's well worth the trip.

Regards

We're probably distant relatives. No, I've never been across the pond, been all over the contiguous 48, to the great white north and to Mexico but haven't made it over the ocean yet. Visiting the ancestral homeland is on my pre-bucket list. On my desk here at work, I have a St. Andrews cross and a royal flag (lion) of Scotland. It's amazing how many folks have asked me what the flags represent. After I retire, and sell the house we no longer need, (the wife: "but it's full of memories", me: "it's worth 3 times what I paid for it") we plan on doing a lot of traveling, mostly to places were we can communicate with the locals.

Captkirk Loc: Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Thanks WayneT. Here in NZ replacement OEM cartridges are $30 each and are not readily available. I am interested in the Kit you suggested. There is no doubt that, even with freight to NZ this would be a moneysaver. Just one other thing, Canon dont have sales on Photo Printers like the Pro 10. I paid in excess of $900 for mine.

WayneT wrote:

Here is an alternative that I have heard nothing but good things about, that is, if you don't mind doing the work. I am seriously thinking of switching over to this method myself.
http://www.precisioncolors.com/index.html