Digital BW, The Print

Ken,

I'd say, on principle, buy it (if it's in good working order). It's the last generation 
of non-chipped machines and a real workhorse. ImagePrint works well with it 
(Mac/PC), but you have to figure the cost of that license. Also, R9 may still 
have the so-called piezoPro RIP available unbundled (PC only).  They are the 
developers for it. Whatever is or becomes available will likely include this 
generation of machines where you can still use third party inks. Mono inksets 
are easy to find between InkjetMall and MIS in carts or bulk.

Based on a refurb/warranted price of around $3,000 I'd say around $1500 
give or take a few would be nice. Depending on condition, I'd even entertain 
close to $2000. If you have to pay for a serious service call, expect $700 - 
1000. Other considerations would be shipping costs and convenience of 
delivery, of course. A stand is included in the refurb price above. Alone it costs 
about $200. I prefer having one, others do not.

Good luck!....


Antonis




--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "photon_arts" <photon@w...> wrote:
> I have an opportunity to buy a working used 7500 running Epson inks.
> 
> **Should I buy it?
> 
> I had hoped to run Jon Cone's Piezo on it, but now I find that the RIP
> is no longer available?
> 
> **Is this true?
> 
> **Are there other options for this printer?
> 
> **What kind of pricing is reasonable for this printer?
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Ken