Owner`s manual

Page 3, Data Sheet 4020, rev: Saturday, October 06, 2007
The exact type (brand) of ink that you are using also has an impact on color calibration. As of this writing there are
several different brands of ink cartridges being sold for use with the Epson printers. Additionally, there are several
different brands of bulk ink being sold for re-inking the cartridges and for use in ―continuous flow‖ inking systems.
And, in recent months several different brands of so-called ―archival ink‖ has become available for the Epson
printers. The archival inks, when used with archival (acid free) paper are now offering in excess of 100 years of image
stability.
What ever ink you are using, the calibration procedures described below will be specific to that specific ink. If you later
change the brand of ink, you will need to re-calibrate for the new ink. A specific ―calibration‖ is good only for the
specific type of paper-and-ink combination being used. Each different combination will require a different calibration.
About Archival Ink and Paper
Several years ago we and other companies offered a pigmented, archival, ink that was very good. We still offer our
―brand‖ of it which is now called Demon Drool-II, Demon Drool III and Demon Drool-K. This is excellent ink and can
be used on all Epson printers. However, if you are going to use it in ANY Epson printer other than the specific model of
printer that was made to use it, it will be necessary for you to obtain a custom-made profile for that printer. Without a
custom-made profile for the printer, you will NOT be very satisfied with the color quality. For custom-made profiles, go
to: www.profilecity.com. A custom-made profile will cost a little over $100.00.
Recently, Epson has released several printer models (C80, C82, C84, C86, 2200) that use a ―special‖ pigmented, archival,
ink that they call UltraChrome. Since these printers were made especially for this ink, the drivers that come with the
printer (from Epson) has the (needed) special profiling already built in. The printers deliver great color quality with no
special profiling required. We now offer special empty cartridges that were made for re-filling for these printers and a
special, ―clone‖ ink that is a near-perfect match to the original Epson ink. Our private label brand of ink for these printers
is
Source for buying Canon brand papers, films & inks:
http://estore.usa.canon.com/
Source for pH testing pen that tests printing papers for
pH:
http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com
A good, general purpose, "archival" paper that has an
excellent gamut, in acid-free and water-proof: Red
River Paper, Dallas TX, 1-888-248-8774,
http://www.redriverpaper.com
A good source for heat-laminating equipment and
supplies:
USI Corporation
98 Fort Path Road
Madison CT 06443
800-243-4565
http://www.USI-Laminate.com
While we, here at ColorBAT, no longer sell
continuous flow ink delivery systems to folks outside
of our immediate service area, we still sell all the parts
for them if you want to make your own. We also offer
tons of instructions on our web site to help you make
your own CFS. And, we offer special cartridges that
have been designed for re-filling. They are made from
clear plastic and have little rubber (removable) plugs
to use to seal them. These systems reduce the cost of
ink by about 85% over what buying cartridges would
cost. Also, we are a good source for general
information on ink jet printing, re-inking supplies,
empty cartridges, syringes, tips, etc.
ColorBAT, 173 W. Frederick Street, Millersville
PA 17551; 717-872-2183—[e-mail]
http://www.colorbat.com
Source for info on archival stability:
http://www.wilhelm-research.com
Source for ink jet over-spray (UV protection):
Sentinel Imaging
800-262-3343
http://www.inkjet.com
Source for heat lamination equipment & supplies:
USI, 98 Fort Path Rd, Madison CT 06443
800-243-4565
http://www.usi-laminate.com
Sources for Re-inking, Archival Ink and other Printing Supplies