Digital BW, The Print

Bernd,

I am in the camp (without definite confirmation at this time) that the
printers are the same barring:
1) Power supply;
2) Paper-edge sponge thinggies for edge-to-edge printing;
3) Firmware identity.

It does not surprise me that the 1280 driver would therefore not function
with a 1290, as, regardless of whether or not the printers are 'the same'
they are identified differently for software control of edge-to-edge.

All said without any definitive confirmation from anyone who might really
know!

My best reasoning for the last point is that, when downloading the latest
drivers from the UK sites for just about any printer, they come in at
virtually (exactly???) the same size - yet they will only work with a
specific printer. Logically, 90%+ of the driver code must be exactly the
same, the only differences will be: imgaes displayed in dialogs, language
control, and printer features; colour management profiles.

But of course, I always make an arse of myself when I 'assume' and try and
apply logic to what other companies do with computers :)

Best regards,
Nij

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ruhrfoto/Bernd L. [mailto:ruhrfoto@...]
> Martin, Jerry,
> I just downloaded the 1280 driver from the Epson website.
> It doesn\ufffdt run my 1290.
> Have to be patient until Paul has got my 1290  21step-prints.
> ... we will see.
> Bernd