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    Using Claria Ink with Entry-Level Epson Ecotank - is it possible?

    Using the 114 ink instead of another dye ink is not a problem, print quality does not just depend on the inks but very much as well on the type of paper you are going to use - uncoated papers - not specifically for inkjet printing - may create some dull looking prints. You would not get the same...
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    Epson EcoTank ET-8550: Pigment instead of Dye inks

    You are addressing the fading issue - dye vs. pigment inks. There is no test report out at all addressing this issue - no report comparing these inks - at all, but everybody assumes that pigment inks last longer. There is tremendously wide variation in longevity between inks - ink types by OEM...
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    Epson EcoTank ET-8550: Pigment instead of Dye inks

    There are companies specifically selling pigment inksets for the ET-8550 like precisioncolors, but they only ship to the U.S. or Canada https://precisioncolors.com/ET8550.html or in Germany https://www.farbenwerk.com/en/collections/ecotank-et-8550-8500-114-eng or you choose inks which are...
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    Converting Spyderprint 225 patch target to i1Profiler

    I'll create a few profiles with this new patch sheet and compare some prints with my current and these new profiles in the next time.
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    Converting Spyderprint 225 patch target to i1Profiler

    A dual scan with the i1i0-2 robot table takes 11 min with a dual scan for the different M0, M1, M2 modes and just 2 min for a single scan in one of the modes, the driver apparently uses a lower speed for the robot arm for whatever reason for the dual mode, there is no control over the actual...
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    Converting Spyderprint 225 patch target to i1Profiler

    thanks a lot for your work on i1Profiler patch files; I downloaded tlhis last version with the 702 patches incl. extended grays. I had to make a small change to get it working with the i1iO robot arm which needs patch sizes at min 7.5x8 mm sized patches. It most likely should work as well with...
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    Star Chart Resolution Tests of the Epson P900

    Epson is varying the resolution nomenclature by printer model, drivers for printers like the L805/1800 or the ET-8550 which are as well photo printers with 1.5pl, available quality settings are 'Standard, High' for the L805 or for the ET-8550 'standard high best' for an Ultra Glossy Photo paper...
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    Star Chart Resolution Tests of the Epson P900

    That's a great evaluation - very scientifically - of the practical resolution limits of the P900 printer, I would assume that similar printer models like the P700 and other printers with 1.5pl droplets would rate about the same. One variable would be the ink spread which varies with the coating...
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    Am I defecting to Canon ?

    I'm just reading that Canon has presented a successor to the TC-20 printer - it's the Prograph TC-21 , it looks the same as the TC-20, the technical data are almost the same - I see differences here - the printer now comes with an adjustable display/user panel - the printer offer almost...
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    Epson EcoTank L18050 Print head clog

    Thanks for the feedback that the clog is removed the printer is working again
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    Downsample to Twice the PPI of the Detail You Want to Preserve

    Epson is producing millions of their printheads and sell them as well to other companies; the overall design - piezo elements etc was already quite old - it could be scaled to differents widths and nozzle rows, but just look to the printhead of the WF2010W - just an entry level little printer...
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    Downsample to Twice the PPI of the Detail You Want to Preserve

    Yes, newer Epson printers - Workforce - Ecotank and large format printers come with 600 dpi printheads - same as Canon's printheads, but the number of nozzle rows on Canon printheads is much higher than on Epson printheads. Canon printheads need a separate row of nozzles for every droplet size...
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    Downsample to Twice the PPI of the Detail You Want to Preserve

    That's a great posting explaining the details and effects of up/downsampling; the issue of upsampling to twice the printing resolution is lurking in the background since quite a while like here in Qimage with the 'Overdrive' option. https://www.ddisoftware.com/qimage-u/tech-prt.htm...
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    Epson EcoTank L18050 Print head clog

    Just print something - even the nozzle check und pull the power cord during the print action.
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    Epson EcoTank L18050 Print head clog

    There are sevearl acctions and options to go after such clog - placing a piece of kitchen paper under the printhead in the printpath and soaking it with a cleaner is one of it. Pull the power cord shortly after you turned on the printer and the head starts moving. The next step would be an...
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    Am I defecting to Canon ?

    Thanks for your feedback; please let us know your experience with your new printer whatever model that will be; that will most likely vary between different users.
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    Am I defecting to Canon ?

    Which inks for which printer are you looking for ? We have discussed so many variations already. If I look to the TC-20 the Chinese substitutes for the PFI-050 Canon pigment inks could be an option...
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    Am I defecting to Canon ?

    I understand that it is difficult for you to make the right printer selection: both the TC-20 and the T3100X are oriented to CAD/poster printing jobs - the word 'photo printing' is nowhere mentioned in the user documentation - not at all - thjis is intentionally but let's not talk about...
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    Am I defecting to Canon ?

    6000 prints is already quite a good total, but it's quite similar to buying a used car - is there more information available about previous repairs, what is the warranty status, is the printer covered by an additional warranty expansion , what type of inks were used - OEM or ???. The printer has...
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    Am I defecting to Canon ?

    Both the T2100/3100X and the TC-20 are entry level 24" printers as described in detail. one of the limitations (intended by Canon or Epson) are the max roll diameter and as well the paper thickness in the range of 0.27mm - 0.3 mm. Canvas material is typically even thicker than regular paper of...
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