Kodak Paper on an Epson :-(

[zakezuke]

Why would anyone buy an expensive, high end printer like this and run cheapo

paper through it in an uncontrolled fashion and expect anything but
disaster?

Probally because... Kodak is a big name in imaging products. They are
huge in the area of film, paper, and cameras. Going to the photography
store.. in your basic photo class, the first thing kids buy is Kodak
Polycontrast III paper because it costs a little more and they have
heard of Kodak. They in all likelyhood have not heard of illford.
Also the kodak paper, the 11x17 Kodak 1959592 premium glossy costs more
than epson paper, good old S041156. So not only is Kodak a name people
know, but they buy into the idea of "you get what you pay for". These
are not people being cheap but rather people making a thoughtful choice
of trying to buy the right product for the right job. And oddly enough
Kodak inkjet papers are available at professional photography shops
including 11x17 1959592 like B&H photo, not just Office Depot.

 

[Shooter]

They have said that from day one. I have an Epson 2100 and had the very same
problem. I when back to kodak and ended up with over 200 sheets as a
replacement these I gave to my daughter. Because of the wording on the
packets you should at least get tour money back plus a little for the gross
inconvenience they have caused.

 

[measekite]

Thanks, it just pisses me off that the package says very clearly it's
suitable for all inket printers, the fine print even mentions dye &
pigment inks. If it's not suitable for dye inks, they should change
the labelling.

Yeah, just like the aftermarket whores telling you their shit;

 

[measekite]

Firstly, it would have been nice to have a partial quote from the
previous poster to know which posting your comments apply to...

However, I won't suggest you should never step foot on the internet
again as a result ;-) (your posting is quoted under mine, BTW).

I work with Epson printers everyday of my life, both in terms of
helping people with repairs and use, and in my own fine art work.

I TOTALLY disagree with your comments and attitude.

I continually test and try differing papers and move around with inks.
I play with papers not even designed for inkjet use, and I certainly
try all sorts of non-Epson papers, from other manufacturers.

Do you think Office Depot MAKES the paper they sell under their name?
In the US, it appears they repackage Konica-Minolta paper and I only
wish they did so in Canada, because that paper is one of the nicest
papers one can use with Epson printers for glossy prints and dye inks.

I COMPARED OFFICE DEPOT (KONICA MINOLTA?) WITH COSTCO KIRKLAND(ILFORD?)
AND FOUND THE COSTCO PAPER HAVING THE EDGE.

I would agree that when a person is developing an basic understanding
of how the printer works it *may* make sense to try some Epson inks
and papers to start with, to recognize issues that come up so you can
recognize which may be due to a new paper type or ink and which are
just not making best use of the drivers Epson provides.

People also need to recognize that Epson designs the printers,
software, papers and inks as a system, but it hardly means that
nothing else works. There is a multi million dollar industry in third
party papers and inks

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