Roll paper vs sheet paper

[srileo]

Hey all,

So i just got my r2400 epson and am loving the prints. However i am fairly new

to the game and am looking to start experimenting with paper, inks slowly.

For starters, what are the differences in getting 8x10 or 4x6 ROLL paper vs

sheet paper for the same dimensions? I am primarily concerned about cost vs

convenience.

 

2) I hear many people mention using larger (110 or 220 ml) k3 ink cartridges

from the larger epson printers in an effort to save $ on inks for the 2400. And

then there are CIS systems etc that people talk about. What is the current

thought in saving $ for epson recommended inks? What is the least expensive way

to save money while still using epson inks?

 

many thanks in advance,

sridhar

[bill_t__new_mexico_]

In regards to roll versus sheets...

 

Roll paper is usually much cheaper than sheet paper. However, to use the economical cut-down 50 and 100 foot rolls from companies like Eximvaios.com you will have to cobble together some sort of roll holder. This can be a very simple device, it is not necessary to maintain tension on the roll. Also be sure to rig up some sort of paper or cardboard cover for you roll paper, a few specks of household dust can ruin a print.

 

One issue I ran into with roll papers is that RC based papers like Premium Luster have a lot of ripple when printed from rolls. If you want to frame RC papers from rolls, you just about have to mount the prints on some substrate, otherwise the ripple from an unmounted sheet is paintfully noticeable on the wall. This is true even if the sheet is pressed hard against the glass or plastic. True paper substrates like Enhanced Matte do not have this problem.

[srileo]

Thanks Bill. the epson r3400 i have has some sort of a roll holder, i'll see how it works. i do not yet undertand fully your explanation about substrates and such. I'll examine it more carefully.