Digital BW, The Print

I have recently (4 months ago) moved into the digital B&W darkroom and think
the results are superlative.  I purchased a second 1280 to dedicate to B&W
and use the PiezotoneBW Inks (Selenium tone) with a CIS system on Photorag
308 paper - what a combination!  Recent announcements from Jon Cone (owner
of Piezotone) will reduce the entry fee for this environment and he is
talking of introducing a hextone for the 1280.

Good Luck

Richard


Message: 1
   Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2003 15:39:31 -0000
   From: "nedbuntline2002" <NedBuntline@...>
Subject: Sorry If This Has Been Beat On Already...

I'm finally making the leap from wet to digital.  I do mostly B&W 4X5
work with some 35mm.  I just purchased Photoshop 7.  Until I decide
on a scanner, I'm having a local service scan my negatives.  My
hardest decision right now is what printer to get.  I know a lot of
people use the 1280 with various quadtone inks.  And following that
is a smattering of other printers and manufacturers.

I guess I'm looking for something that isn't on the way out.  I've
looked at the 2200, but I've heard about some promising printers from
Canon for this type of work.  So my question is this:

If you had $1000 or less to spend on a printer, and wanted to get the
best you could for B&W, what would you buy right now?  Please also
take into account any rumors of future support by inkset providers.

Thanks!