Digital BW, The Print

Jerry
Let me first say, that so far I have only used the Canon for color work. I would use B&W inksets when available, but use Epson 880 printer for B&W because I can get preloaded MIS VM and MIS FS carts for the Epson.
That being said
Two prints side by side. The blends are smoother. It appears to be continuous tone (no banding -- very smooth transition of subtle tones). Shadows print more open. Better colors - truer color right out of the box. I don't profile papers or ink  -- just print and I'm very happy with the results as are my final critics -- the people who buy the prints and the people who review my portfolio (maybe I mean easier to get better color results). I do not use any densitometers or meters, all results are IMHO. The Epson color prints always looked unreal to me ( but still very good) the Canon color prints are a whole step or two better. 

These are just my opinions and not meant to be the start of a Canon vs Epson war. I think Paul brings up a good point about healthy competition, we will all benefit from it.

If your Epson printer does every thing you need it to do then that's great. If it doesn't maybe Canon is the answer or HP, but it's time to start pushing the envelope again.

Don


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jerry Olson 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 8:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Canon printers


  Don, if you have 2 prints side by side, best quality you can make, what
  are the visible differences between canon and epson prints?

  Jerry



  Don Rooney wrote:
  > 
  > Paul
  > One other very good feature about the Canon's -- the print head is a very easy snap out -- snap in change. The cost per head is around $90.00. I have never had need to change one but it would not take more an a minute or two to do. I think I have made over 400 - 8.5 x 11 color prints so far.
  > D

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