Digital BW, The Print

Curves are great things. And I'm pretty new in Photoshop. Just imagine
the ability to adjust contrast by impacting each of the tones
individually, not a blanket adjustment. Unfortunately, Photoshop
Elements doesn't have them. But you can upgrade an OEM version of
Elements to Photoshop 7.0 for only $300 which is a $299 savings.
(can't do this with the $99 Elements package obviously) 

I'm really happy with my 1280. Never had a 2200 but for b&w, I
interpret everyone posting to say the 1280 is better. And there are
some real deals on new 1280's out there. And, my 1280 does very good
"black ink only" prints which doesn't seem to be the case with the
2200. read: http://www.cjcom.net/articles/digiprn3.htm

my $.02 worth

Bob Michaels

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Mathews"
<ed@l...> wrote:
> Thanks for the replies, all.
> 
> OK, it sounds like Photoshop "might" be a necessity, so here's an idea:
> I actually need another printer right now, because my family computer's
> old Lexmark is biting the dust.  So, if I give up my old beloved 740 to
> the wife and kids, that leaves me in need so I might as well buy a
> decent one for photos with the long term B&W (and some color) plan in
> mind, right?
> 
> So I guess it would be either a 1280 or a 2200.  Now I've been reading
> this list for month or two and it's obvious the 2200 technology is the
> future, but there's been some people who have had some issues with it.
> Other than the 1280 inks not being archival, I've heard nobody really
> complain about it, and my impression is that it's regarded somewhat as a
> "Modern Classic".  And, it's cheaper.....And, if I buy a 1280, I should
> get Photoshop Elements with it, right?
> 
> So, two more questions:
> 
> 1.  Can I get started with the curves by using Photoshop Elements?
> 2.  Is there a good argument for buying a 2200 over a 1280 that I should
> consider?
> 
> Thanks,
> Ed
> http://lightandsilver.com