Epson 2100/2200 compatible paper

[RedSlug]

I bought a 2100 recently and have not had much of a chance to use it yet, just for a few letters :(

I offered to lend the printer to a friend to print out a few exhibition quality prints. He told me the paper he uses with his 1270 might not be suitable. In fact a mutual friend returned his 2100 having had a lot of problems with the type of paper it would accept.

Indeed the prints he tried were poor (blacks, in particular, were washed out) and he had to buy some different paper.

Now this is the first time I have heard of this problem. Has anyone else had any issues.

Whats the recommended paper? I bought some premium epson paper, I have nt used it yet, and now I'm afrid to open the packet as it cost so much. It says "Suitable for Epson 1290" on it.

Any views on any of the above?

[toners]

If you go to this Photo.net thread:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=005PmI
and scroll down to the reply titled "Papers for Epson 2200 Printers", you will find a good rundown by someone who has actually used a wide variety. Personally, I like Epson Enhanced Matte - good results and a good price.
But I haven't experimented with anything else except the Epson Premium Glossy.

As for the weak blacks, I struggled with that for a long time also, and have finally gotten things to click. First you must use the matte black ink (assuming Epson Enhanced Matte paper). Then set Photoshop to allow the printer to do the color management. The upper dialog box is cropped from PS 7's dialog box that is revealed when you select "File>Print With Preview". Then set up the printer properties through its software as in the lower dialog box.

Hope this helps,
Tony

[husawis]

you might also wish to look at moab paper - entrada fine art - i have just about gone through my first box - i am impressed - there has also been a recent review of this paper and others moab offers in luminous landscape that might answer some questions about the papers they have available - i might add i am using the photo black ink and find it very acceptable for the rpints i am doing at the moment with entrada fine art 300 - wanashee - husawis

[proberts]

I had issues with older Epson papers and pizza wheel marks from the rollers, since the paper wouldn't dry in time. I use Epson Enhanced Matte with the Matte black inks and have had no problems at all. I _really_ like matte papers on the printer, and will try some of the fine art papers others have recommended over time. I've not checked to see if Epson lists which papers will work, but I'd stick with known-to-work papers.

Paul

[coughlin47]

I've had some excellent results with Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper using the Matte Black cartridge in place of the photo black cartridge. This paper is very thick and has to be fed thru the manual feed in the back of the printer. The paper is also a bit more fragile... For everyday use, I've had good results with Micro Ceramic Lustre (inkjetart.com) but using the photo black cartridge. (and, using a profile specifically for this paper) For more of a glossy look, I use Pictorico High Gloss White Film .... not really a paper, but more like thin plastic.......There has also been quite a few discussions about paper for the 2100/2200 over at DPREVIEW (www.dpreview.com) in the Epson and Printing forums.
Regards,
Bill

[colingbradley]

The problems many people have with paper and the Epson 2100/2200 is to do with the ink not drying in time and getting wheel marks.

Try the Pictorico range of Premuim Phot Glossy and other types.

The Hi-Gloss white film can be a problem with washed out sections of your image but still worth a try.

I have put a lot of this paper through and been very happy with the results so far. :)

[Bill C]

for a lustre print for most applications I use micro ceramic lustre from InkJetArt - and, a corresponding profile just for that paper. I've also had good results with Ilford Smooth Pearl (again, with a profile just for that paper). For 'gloss' prints, I use paper from Pictorico ... they have a High Gloss White Film that is really more like a plastic, and they have a photo glossy as well.
Bill C

[ecroxford1]

not sure why... but toners avatars have been hijacked by some sort of adware or similar from www.thesearchmall.com/cgi-bin/clmig-fcgi?id=288.
just notitced that
bill c's also....
nasty stuff... its a link to an xxx ste....
guess i'll have to move spy patrol from my laptop to my desktop

Amazing that all the computer guru's at microsoft etc etc can't stop this stuff from happening...

ed

ps.. been looking at the epson 2200 but the new 4000 looks real slick

[Carlton]

I also use Ilford Smooth Pearl, but with the Epson Luster Profile. Seems to work fine. This could be my favorite paper, I get it in packs of 100 or 250.


Bill, Where did you get the Ilford profile? Have you tried the Epson profile for Luster? Does it compare?