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Re: Epson 1500w - and inks...recommendations please
Posted: 11 Apr 2016, 22:21
by Kubicixfactor
So I've got my press (Adkins BM20, great!) and I'm looking for a mug press...and I also need a printer. I'm a photographer (so this is quite low volume) and I'm reliably advised to go for the Epson 1500w (rather than an A3 Ricoh).
So if i get a 1500w with a CISS, where's the best place to buy the inks? And is there a recommendation for the CISS as well? Grateful for any advice

Re: Epson 1500w - and inks...recommendations please
Posted: 12 Apr 2016, 00:08
by malkram
Hello, I have the 1500W and use Sawgrass ArTainium ink, you can get it almost everywhere. As for the CISS, I got mine from Creadhesif.com (french website). CISS with 6x100ml did cost me €400 (now it costs €500, dunno why).
Re: Epson 1500w - and inks...recommendations please
Posted: 12 Apr 2016, 19:55
by Kubicixfactor
Thanks for that. Im looking at the 1500w with Inktec inks and a ciss - are these inks ok?
Re: Epson 1500w - and inks...recommendations please
Posted: 12 Apr 2016, 20:05
by malkram
Never used them but I've heard they are reliable, unlike most Chinese inks. But as far as I know, the 1500W is not supported by Inktec, meaning it may work but they will not provide ICC profile. I think you can also buy Cobra inks for 1500W and they provide ICC profile.
Re: Epson 1500w - and inks...recommendations please
Posted: 12 Apr 2016, 22:20
by JMugs
I use inktec and ciss with 1500w, and it's been very good. I do my own profiles. Paul on here does profiles so he could sort you out that way.
Janners
Re: Epson 1500w - and inks...recommendations please
Posted: 13 Apr 2016, 07:59
by Kubicixfactor
Thanks for replies, really helpful.
so what's the difference between Inktec and Artainium inks? The cost difference is a lot? I'm printing photos.
Re: Epson 1500w - and inks...recommendations please
Posted: 13 Apr 2016, 11:02
by malkram
couldn't tell, never used Inktec, difference should be skin tones that depend on associated ICC profiles
ArTainium: €480 for 6x125ml (3.84€/ml)
Inktec: €95 for 6x100ml (0.95€/ml)
Re: Epson 1500w - and inks...recommendations please
Posted: 31 May 2016, 19:45
by Legari
95€ for 6x100ml? How much does it cost for you the 1l bottles? Inktec Sublinova
And WTF 480€ for 6x125ml????