Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., interrogtr@a... wrote:
> I've been following this list for some time and sometimes I 
think that my 
> confusion gets worse.  So let me state my objective and just 
ask for help on 
> system recommendations.
> 
> I want to dedicate a printer to B&W printing only.  I want to be 
able to 
> print up to 11X14.  I care tremendously about archival print 
quality.  I'm 
> thinking that a continuous ink supply system is the way to go 
but I'd even be 
> happy to be educated about problems, if any, with that.  My total 
budget is 
> up to $1500 (although I'm not opposed to purchasing 
something below $1000).
> 
> Does anyone have any recommendations regarding which 
printer and which 
> inks/pigments meet my needs.  
> 
> Thanks for any help.


Best printer: Epson 1280/1290 (up to 13x19)
Best out of the box system: Piezo Driver / Cone ink.
Cheaper version: Piezo driver / MIS FS ink.
(So you may buy the Cone set with normal carts and then switch 
to a CIS with MIS FS ink).
Cheapest system: MIS VM with Paul´s curves, no special 
software required (but somehow the system with the most 
tweaking quarrel).
Bernd