Digital BW, The Print

Thank you. I plan to be using MacOS9 & X.  -BArry

> From: "Antonis Ricos" <antonisphoto@...>
> Reply-To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 04:40:40 -0000
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: How to Make the Best B&W Prints on a 1280
> 
> 
> Barry,
> 
> the 1280 will serve you fine - though not the speediest of desktops. The two
> major sources for ink are inkjetmall and MIS. You will learn a lot by looking
> at 
> their sites, as well as search the archives here on our group home page.
> Don't overlook our Files and Links sections.
> 
> Unlike dye sub prints, most "fine art" bw prints have been done on matte
> papers. If you need glossy, you have to compromise on archival qualities
> and deal with limited choices in ink and software.  And, unlike ribbons,
> swapping carts opens a can of worms that may or may not be worth dealing
> with. Most people dedicate a printer to bw - whether they use carts or CIS.
> 
> To get more specific advice, you may also want to mention what platform you
> intend to use for bw printing, as software solutions vary.
> 
> Antonis
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Barry Koblenz
> <zod111@y...> wrote:
>> > I am very close to purchasing an Epson 1280, as it is in my price range w/
>> > the Epson rebate. The 2200 is just out of range. Among other things, I wish
>> > to make fine art B&W  13x19 prints which I had previously done on a Kodak
>> > XL7700. I would value any insight or recommendations as to best ink,
>> > archival & otherwise, semi-gloss/luster media combinations et al. Is this
>> > the best printer in this price range for this type of work? I do not want a
>> > CIS system just now. Can I swap out ink tanks to conserve the "better" ink,
>> > or is that not recommended? Thanks,  -Barry
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