printperson
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- Epson EcoTank 15000
I recently ordered an Epson Ecotank ET-15000, for the purpose of creating giclee prints with as much archival quality as possible printing on a smaller scale. Originally I was intent on using third-party pigment inks, but as I did more research (as many of you already likely know), I came to find that these are not to be trusted as "true" pigment inks and are not trustworthy for lightfastness ratings. My question, then, is: should I (could I even?) use the Durabrite pigments (542) that are used on the EcoTank Pro 16600 model? I know these are not as archival as ultrachrome or some other pigments but it seems to be the best in terms of proven lightfastness for what I can acquire. Is this a better course of action than simply buying the 16600 model? The 16650 also exists with a few hundred dollars mark-up and no clear differentiation from its 16600 companion.
At a bit of a loss as I am not 100% sure what the best course of action is here. Don't want to spend $300 more dollars if not necessary but, as an artist with the intention of selling prints-- lightfastness is of utmost importance to me.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can offer up any advice on how to move forward. I have been scouring the internet for hours and hours and can't seem to find an answer. From the research I have done on this forum, everyone seems to be very friendly and helpful so I am thankful for that in advance :^)
At a bit of a loss as I am not 100% sure what the best course of action is here. Don't want to spend $300 more dollars if not necessary but, as an artist with the intention of selling prints-- lightfastness is of utmost importance to me.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can offer up any advice on how to move forward. I have been scouring the internet for hours and hours and can't seem to find an answer. From the research I have done on this forum, everyone seems to be very friendly and helpful so I am thankful for that in advance :^)