Dear Brian Itty-bitty traces of toner dancing about outside the letterform. Like I said, needed this for CRC. Couldn't take the chance that "they" would...
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Brian Molanphy
bmolanphy@...
Nov 15, 2001 1:25 am
thanks all for responses. unfortunately we've already bought the developer, so, if anyone uses one, please advise. i wanna make it work if possible. part of...
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Libbie Hitt
ehitt@...
Nov 14, 2001 10:49 pm
Hi! At Otis we use an HP 8000 to print our negs on "laser film" from Kelly Paper (used for screenprinting usually). There are 2 thicknesses, and the thinnest ...
I have used a similar product for offset platemaking using Agfa Laserlink film in my laser printer. It works very well for this but I doubt very much if it...
Hello, Brian: Resistance is futile. Have your negs made by a service bureau. The time you spend messing around trying to get a real neg from alternative ...
Hi Brian Almost bought one of these but there was bit too much toner scatter on the proofs they sent, and I needed stuff for CRC. The "filmstar"; thing seemed...
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Brian Molanphy
bmolanphy@...
Nov 14, 2001 1:39 am
greetings, we use a polimero a3 with gene becker's ms-158 plates. now we are trying to make negatives in-house. our laser printer is xante accel-a-writer 8300,...
Dear Jim You can purchase plates online from JetUSA.com In the Bookmarks section of the site are various links to various plate distributors. I buy from...
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RICHARD HORRIGAN
PROTEANPRESS@...
Nov 8, 2001 5:07 pm
Dear Gerald-- I love my 219. Good luck to Jim Camp. What is your new book? Terry Horrigan protean press@......
Hello Gerald! Thanks for the reply. I think all is all right...I'm just anxious to get on it. I purchased your first book, and in fact I just sent you a check...
Dear Jim The 219 is really just a larger version of the number 4. If you could make that work you probably won't have any trouble with the 219. Might be worth...
Anyone have any experience on this machine? I've worked on a SP-15 and a 4. I now own a #219. What should I expect? Also, just purchased a Hansa 2000 for my...
LLP: I was wondering if anyone has used the Hostmann-Steinberg Special Matte Black 8 KYX 21583-SS. This was developed a few years ago by Steven Heaver in...
I'm in the process of designing Boxcar Press's 2002 catalog of letterpress supplies and services. Before I finalize my catalog, I thought I'd ask what's on...
Gerald, et al... I tried once again to access the PPLetterpress site on Yahoo. I was once able to get on, and then suddenly a few weeks ago, I started getting...
Hello Folks, I know a printer who is clearing out some equipment. He has an Asbern press that looks like it is in pretty good shape. It is marked ADR.1 7958...
Dear James Thanks. I'll check this out. I've been using Anchor's Aled Platewash, formulated for cleaning nylon (photopolymer) and wood type. Anchor/ LithKemKo,...
Hello Dan, I use press wash (not type wash) that is purchased from LDR. It dries a little slowly, but still generally faster than I work. Frank ... ...
Gerald: The POSCO product number is P1320. Call them at 800-252-5290. I get the plate wash in 5gal buckets. For washing up my windmills, I am using Genie Safe...
I use POSCO Rubber and Plastic Plate Wash. Its a version of old fashioned type wash. Cleans quickly and deeply and evaporates quickly as well. Roller wash will...
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Dan Mayer
djmayer@...
Oct 25, 2001 11:53 pm
Greetings all, Thought I would toss this out there. What types of solvents are being used to wash the ink away from polymer plates? Any difference for relief...
PPL: Anyone looking for stock historical cuts might want to check out http://wally.rit.edu/pubs/guides/quaintcuts.html Good bibliography of Dover et al. Black...
my name is christine and I am designing a line of letterpress birth announcements and wedding invitatins. very distinct and high-end. I am looking for someone...
Gerald: I am enjoying your splendid book. It is a pleasure to have, really. As for my project: I am still in pre-press because of the diverse components....
Some related group sites have appeared recently: Santa Barbara Area Book Arts Connection. Similar in its regional, amateur, emphasis to sfletterpress. Bit on...
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Gerald Lange
bieler@...
Oct 13, 2001 4:04 am
PPL Those of you who are also members of the Fine Press Book Association, please note that there is a YahooGroup site for FPBA members at ...
