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HornBlower wrote:
You can get bulk kits for the i9900 and the older i9100. Pigment inks are supposed to last longer. However, you have to take Epson's word on that as there is no real world proof that the high cost inks will last anywhere close to the time Epson says. All of their tests are faked in a lab. Also, look at what Epson says you have to do to get the supposed 100 year life span. You have to use only certain papers, store in a special way, etc. Nothing that the vast majority or people will ever do. Its a joke and a gimick to charge you through the nose for ink and paper. One doesn't need to take Epson's word for this; and, yes, it's all calculations based on fast aging and stressing, but Wilhelm Research seems to be the definitive spot for such information. I can't disagree that one pays through the nose for ink and paper, especially in consumer quantities. Also, comp.periphs.printers has more and "livlier" "discussions" on all aspects of printer. Aside from a rather obvious sociopath, the group is reasonably pleasant. -- John McWilliams |
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On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:44:01 -0800, "HornBlower"
wrote: My 2 cents And easily worth half that. rafe b www.terrapinphoto.com |
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On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:46:24 -0800, "HornBlower"
wrote: You can get bulk kits for the i9900 and the older i9100. Pigment inks are supposed to last longer. However, you have to take Epson's word on that as there is no real world proof that the high cost inks will last anywhere close to the time Epson says. All of their tests are faked in a lab. Also, look at what Epson says you have to do to get the supposed 100 year life span. You have to use only certain papers, store in a special way, etc. Nothing that the vast majority or people will ever do. Its a joke and a gimick to charge you through the nose for ink and paper. Sorry, but you're spewing bull**** here. The print longevity is tested according to industry- standard procedures, by Henry Wilhelm, and you can grab all the data he http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ "Normal people" will take certain measures to protect their prints, if they have a desire to keep those prints looking good for a very long time. IOW, it's not a "gimmick." I don't generally partake of Epson-Canon wars, or Nikon-Canon wars, but there's just a lot of ignorant and malicious nonsense in your posts on this matter. And yes, I've owned and used both brands of printers, starting around eight years ago with an Epson SC600. rafe b www.terrapinphoto.com |
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It is still faked. In 100 years I see a photo from it that is still bright
and lively, then I will believe it. Until then it is jsut marketing trying to get your money. Besides, nothing lasts forever and if in a few years I need to I can reprint. "John McWilliams" wrote in message ... HornBlower wrote: You can get bulk kits for the i9900 and the older i9100. Pigment inks are supposed to last longer. However, you have to take Epson's word on that as there is no real world proof that the high cost inks will last anywhere close to the time Epson says. All of their tests are faked in a lab. Also, look at what Epson says you have to do to get the supposed 100 year life span. You have to use only certain papers, store in a special way, etc. Nothing that the vast majority or people will ever do. Its a joke and a gimick to charge you through the nose for ink and paper. One doesn't need to take Epson's word for this; and, yes, it's all calculations based on fast aging and stressing, but Wilhelm Research seems to be the definitive spot for such information. I can't disagree that one pays through the nose for ink and paper, especially in consumer quantities. Also, comp.periphs.printers has more and "livlier" "discussions" on all aspects of printer. Aside from a rather obvious sociopath, the group is reasonably pleasant. -- John McWilliams |
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It is still faked. You can believe whatever you want, but I want more proof,
not marketing designed to make things look better than they are. If you take any companies word for something without definative proof your a fool. And, faked tests are not proof. "rafe b" rafebATspeakeasy.net wrote in message ... On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:46:24 -0800, "HornBlower" wrote: You can get bulk kits for the i9900 and the older i9100. Pigment inks are supposed to last longer. However, you have to take Epson's word on that as there is no real world proof that the high cost inks will last anywhere close to the time Epson says. All of their tests are faked in a lab. Also, look at what Epson says you have to do to get the supposed 100 year life span. You have to use only certain papers, store in a special way, etc. Nothing that the vast majority or people will ever do. Its a joke and a gimick to charge you through the nose for ink and paper. Sorry, but you're spewing bull**** here. The print longevity is tested according to industry- standard procedures, by Henry Wilhelm, and you can grab all the data he http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ "Normal people" will take certain measures to protect their prints, if they have a desire to keep those prints looking good for a very long time. IOW, it's not a "gimmick." I don't generally partake of Epson-Canon wars, or Nikon-Canon wars, but there's just a lot of ignorant and malicious nonsense in your posts on this matter. And yes, I've owned and used both brands of printers, starting around eight years ago with an Epson SC600. rafe b www.terrapinphoto.com |
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That should be a number you are familar with. It is your I.Q. after all.
"rafe b" rafebATspeakeasy.net wrote in message ... On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:44:01 -0800, "HornBlower" wrote: My 2 cents And easily worth half that. rafe b www.terrapinphoto.com |
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Can't find anything on the site specific to the Canon IP9900 or IP6600 ink
types versus the K3 pigments Let's say it's the 104 versus the 41 years -- I'm pushing 50 so given my family genetics I'll be dead in either case and I can always reprint on newer stuff in later years before I die - LOL I looking at how does the print look good in an album or frame during the next say 5-10 years and what is the cost to operate for 5x7, 8x10, and a few bigger ones in the 13x17 sizes it mainly for displaying some of vacation pics from backpacking and parks about the house, etc steve |
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