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Re: [Digital BW] newby

2003-05-28 by dsmithhfx

I'm not sure I would agree that a 'newby' should go out and get a 
CIS, especially if they may want to experiment with different 
inksets, and in view of the severe, and very frustrating problems 
that people have reported in here about CIS.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Edward Wiseman" 
<pahts@a...> wrote:
> Darla..
> I would definitely go with the MIS inks, probably the
> "VM" series with the workflow as set up by Paul Roark, who will 
send you his
> "curves" for variable tone (cool to warm) B&W prints (at N/C.. it's 
a "labor
> of love" for him!)
> Depending upon your expected largest size print, I would buy an 
Epson 1280
> (6-color) for up to about 12"x18", with a CIS (continuous ink supply
> system)..If you do any volume of printing at all, you'll think you 
are
> printing for "no-cost!"..
> I realize the preceding is not in-depth, but should should help you 
get
> started  ..Search the archives of this group, and you can learn 
alot..Good
> luck!
> 
> Eddie Wiseman

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