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we've been using Fixxons films for a couple of years! Works great!
John, my ink is dye base, so I can use either. Which do you use, or suggest?
Thanks Peter. I use an Epson 1400, I can not use rolls (that I know of). Is it also available in cut sizes?John, my ink is dye base, so I can use either. Which do you use, or suggest?
Quote from: Shanarchy on June 02, 2014, 11:24:57 PMJohn, my ink is dye base, so I can use either. Which do you use, or suggest?I landed on the non-wp with dye. I liked that the film was clear and exposed better on weaker light sources. just don't get it wet
I notice in the discussion that some water proof films discussed can be used with pigment or dye ink, I use Fixon and it says dye ink use, and I use black max ink. I occasionally see the ink migration thing going on but it takes sometimes a few days to show up, not a big deal as i usually do the printing of a design one time. I use an Epson 3000 and 9600 i have have the ink setting turned down as low as i can (I think) to cut down on the ink applied, BUT got to thinking what affects the chemistry of the ink on the film. #1 Humidity and this time of the year I have to fire up the de-humidifier, as my film sticks to the screens the glass etc. and this is when I see the migration the most. But it would be nice to have a film that eliminated the migration issue for one.
I also prefer the non-wp for those reasons. Quicker exposure time and I feel that clear films would give you a better contrast to expose halftones and fine details easier. (that could be an incorrect theory). I've had no issues with getting them wet, so am not too concerned.What brand are you using/recommend?
This is what you were using John?http://stuff4print.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=43_28Also, does anyone have any experience with Acorn (waterproof) film? If so how does that rank against other films?
Quote from: Shanarchy on June 03, 2014, 02:14:10 PMThis is what you were using John?http://stuff4print.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=43_28Also, does anyone have any experience with Acorn (waterproof) film? If so how does that rank against other films?Acorn is our go to film for the high end prints. pierre
Quote from: blue moon on June 03, 2014, 02:29:35 PMQuote from: Shanarchy on June 03, 2014, 02:14:10 PMThis is what you were using John?http://stuff4print.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=43_28Also, does anyone have any experience with Acorn (waterproof) film? If so how does that rank against other films?Acorn is our go to film for the high end prints. pierreVery good to know Pierre! I know you did a lot of research on film a while back. I ordered in a box to hold me over the other day. Do you not use these as your everyday film for cost savings on the less detailed work?