Digital BW, The Print

Wednesday, July 17, 2002, 3:03:32 AM, Bob Frost wrote:

BF> Jerry,

BF> I'm sure you are right. I'm still using two 1270's and most people can't
BF> tell the difference between my A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches or 297 x 420 mm !!!)
BF> prints and those done on a 1280/90. If I had the spare cash, I'd upgrade to
BF> a 1290 or 2200 or even a 7600, but there seems little point in throwing away
BF> perfectly good printers just for the sake of 'keeping up with the Jones's"
BF> (or whatever your equivalent saying is in the States).

BF> Bob Frost.


Bob,

Feel even better about keeping your 1270. I attended a workshop
taught by George Lepp and John Shaw earlier this year. They mentioned
that the main difference between the 1270 and the 1280/90 was that the
1280/90 could print at 2880dpi and that it could print to the edges.
Now the latter could be something someone wants which could justify
the "upgrade" to the later printers, however, both George and John said
that the minuscule difference between printing at the 2880dpi to the
1440dpi was barely detectable and certainly not worth the price of
upgrading. In fact George still recommended printing at 1440dpi even
if you have the 1280/90 as he felt the slower printing time did not
justify the tiny difference in print quality. They did extensive
testing and unless you got out the magnifying glass felt no difference
could be seen.

I'm sure some people (especially 1280/90 owners) will say they can see
a difference, and I'm not trying to start a flame war.  Just stating
what I heard from two very reputable and talented pros.

Best regards,
 Richard  

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