Digital BW, The Print

Yes, but you can't get a CIS for a canon printer, and the Canon inks are
rated to only 25 years, on CANON paper. I've seen a few Epson 2200
prints, and they aren't any better than the 1280.

Jerry



Moreno Polloni wrote:
> 
> > THe 1280 can make the finest prints of any inkjet printer on the market.
> > If you use archival inks, they will outlast any dye based inks. If you
> > get a CIS system your ink costs will be very low, about 80 percent lower
> > than if you use individual cartridges.
> 
> A friend who works at a local pro store did some comparisons between the
> 1280 and the Canon S9000. Almost all of the photographers who saw the Canon
> samples picked those as being better. The difference between the 2200 and
> Canon was much closer. Still, most photographers gave a slight edge to the
> Canon prints.
> 
> Epson printers are certainly better supported, but they're not the only game
> in town anymore. The Canon is more than twice as fast as the Epson and the
> print quality is just as good if not better. For proofs and portfolio prints
> the Canon is certainly worth considering.
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