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RE: [Digital BW] Getting Started, Inexpensive A4 Size Printer

2002-07-16 by Darren Collins

I'm glad it helped, Doug! Yes, I'm printing B&W photos using black-ink-only
at 2880 dpi. I have good eyesight, and I can see the tiny dots when I look
closely, but many people at my camera club can't. I find that mounted on a
wall, nobody really looks closely enough that the dots are obvious (well,
there aren't any noseprints on the glass!).

Eventually, I'd like to have two A3 printers set up with continuous inking
systems - one for B&W and one for colour. But I fear that day is a long way
off! In the meantime, I'm happily producing acceptable prints and improving
my photographic skills. It's always best to start at a low-cost entry point,
and then work out exactly what equipment you really need.

Darren
www.pool-room.com

> Thanks Darren.  Your site was very helpful.  I believe from your site 
> that you're doing B&W prints using the black ink only.  It sound like 
> you're getting results that you're happy with and that it might be an 
> acceptable way to get started.  The Epson Photo 820 is available here 
> in the US for around $100.  I guess at that price I would't be taking 
> much of a risk. 
> 
> Doug Santoli


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