Need help drying ink

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Goofball
Dec 26, 2003
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I have an Epson 960 photo printer and I need an idea on how to make the ink dry quicker. The large quantities of black ink seem to take days. The Photos will sometimes stick to the glass in the frames. I haven’t tried a hair dryer yet.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Goofball

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steve
Dec 26, 2003
On Fri, 26 Dec 2003 09:35:31 -0800, Goofball
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I have an Epson 960 photo printer and I need an idea on how to make the ink dry quicker. The large quantities of black ink seem to take days. The Photos will sometimes stick to the glass in the frames. I haven’t tried a hair dryer yet.

In my experience the paper is the problem. I was just given some Agfaproof paper. The black ink seems to float on the surface while other inks are partially absorbed and dry quickly.

I have needed to hang the printed sheets on a line for days!

Other brands of paper have not been a problem.

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stan
Dec 27, 2003
Goofball wrote:
I have an Epson 960 photo printer and I need an idea on how to make the ink dry quicker. The large quantities of black ink seem to take days. The Photos will sometimes stick to the glass in the frames. I haven’t tried a hair dryer yet.

Any ideas?

Let me guess. You’re using glossy paper, maybe Kodak? The problem most likely is that you’re using paper that does not allow the ink to penetrate it. Try different paper. I like Epson Matte Heavyweight for Epson printers. This paper works great for both color and black & white images and its cheaper than the glossy Epson paper.
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Goofball
Dec 27, 2003
In article <bsirv6$l91$>, wrote:

Goofball wrote:
I have an Epson 960 photo printer and I need an idea on how to make the ink dry quicker. The large quantities of black ink seem to take days. The Photos will sometimes stick to the glass in the frames. I haven’t tried a hair dryer yet.

Any ideas?

Let me guess. You’re using glossy paper, maybe Kodak? The problem most likely is that you’re using paper that does not allow the ink to penetrate it. Try different paper. I like Epson Matte Heavyweight for Epson printers. This paper works great for both color and black & white images and its cheaper than the glossy Epson paper.

You’re a good guesser :O)

I’ll switch paper!

Thanks for the responses!

Goofball

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