Digital BW, The Print

Martin:

I'm getting ready to make the plunge into "carbon pigment printing." Do 
you still recommend snagging the Piezo software for the 1280 by picking 
it up in a cheaper versions with carts, say for the 1160. Is there any 
reason to think that the software would be "printer specific" in these 
kits? I'd hate to find out that it wouldn't work in my 1280.

What are the down sides to using the MIS FS inks instead of the rather 
expensive Cone inks?

Also, is there anyone in my local group (Bay Area) who uses a 1280 and 
Macintosh with Piezography driver. I'd like to dialog with you, 
especially if your experience has included printing classic B&W 
landscapes on silver papers.

Thanks,
Marty Knapp
http://www.martyknapp.com

http://www.martyknapp.com
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Martin Wesley" <
mwesley250@e...> wrote:
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dilcher" <dilcher@y...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y...>
> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 8:10 AM
> Subject: [Digital BW] Piezo vs MIS question
> 
> 
> > I am thinking of jumping into inkjet printing, and am having trouble
> > deciding between Piezo and MIS methods.  I understand that
> > Piezography is supposed to have a driver which makes a substantial
> > difference in printing.  Is this so?  I saw this link:
> > http://www.piezography.com/piezographyBW-comp-mis.html
> > but, don't know if it is a fair comparison.
> 
> Dilcher,
> 
> I feel the comparison is pretty bogus. I was probably done long ago on a
> poorly set up 3000 and bears no resemblance to the output of current
> printers with the Epson driver.
> >
> > Can anyone give me advice?  I have set aside about $1400 for an
> > inkjet printing system, and want to make sure I get the most bang for
> > my buck!
> 
> I would recommend an Epson 1280, Piezo software (Buy any of the $335
> software and cartridge packages and toss the cartridges. The software will
> cover all the supported printers.) and a set of MIS Full Spectrum inks.
> Regular FS if you like warm prints and Neutral FS is you like a cool-neutral
> tone. Also a CIS from Media Street, Conetech or perhaps WeInk. All this
> should be well within your budget and will get you printing with grayscale
> inks very smoothly.