On 8/9/04 15:03, Shangara Singh wrote:
> Also, on the Marrut site, they call the Fotonic inks "Fotonic Archival > Colour Ink." mWords are calling the inks simply "Lyson Fotonic Inks." Is > there a difference? Are the inks on the Marrut site newer? Are they the > same? Hi Shangara, These are one and the same. MWords have a more realistic approach by not using the word 'archival' - 25-30 years is good compared to some analogue media but doesn't really class as archival. If you are still going for Fotonic, I would really recommend NOT putting them in a 2100 as Richard writes: On 8/9/04 13:29, Richard Earney wrote: > Lyson CIS (Fotonic Inks) are the ones I use. The system pays for itself very > quickly (I use it on a 2100 - and changing 7 Epson Inks is a costly business - > I have heard it said that they are more expensive than platinum!!) The 2100 is built to run Ultrachrome, pure and simple. The premium price of this machine is to gain access to this inkset. Therefore, in my opinion, it is a bit of a waste to spend the money on the machine and throw away the bit that makes it cost so much in the first place. If you want to run Fotonic, buy a 1290. Even better, an 1160 - with just four channels, I believe the longevity matches Lyson's 25-30 year claim more closely than the use of a 1290 (6 channels) and particularly a 2100 (7 channels). Best machine of all though is a 4000, 7600 or 9600 so you can get into the realms of 220ml cartridges. > I bought mine from Marrutt - John Read there is extraordinarily helpful, He always has been and, I expect, always will be. A great salesman. Best wishes, JL -- :: Jack Lowe Studio :: :: +44 (0)191 224 5150 :: =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
