Digital BW, The Print

Bob,

I agree with Martin.  The 1280 is a good choice.   I recently 
participated in a Technical Print Exchange.  Comparing the 1260 and 
1280, the prints were very similar in ramp smoothness and dottiness.  
Both printers were  A LOT less dotty than the newer 2200 printer 
using a number of different RIPs.  So, unless you find a good 1260, 
you can confidently go with the 1280.

Good luck and regards.

Shilesh

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Wesley" 
<mwesley250@e...> wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "BOB KRAMER" <bobkramer@c...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 7:37 AM
> Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Off-center prints on Epson 1200
> 
> 
> > Martin,
> >
> > Why do you prefer the 1280 to an 1160 printer?  I've been 
thinking about
> > hunting down another 1160 just to have a backup to mine, but 
would be
> > interested in hearing about any advantages to changing over to 
the 1280.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Bob
> >
> Bob,
> 
> It is simply the issue of availability. I don't see any quality 
differences
> although in theory the extra nozzles should help. I went from a 
1200 to a
> 1280 which was a big improvement due to all the clogging and banding
> problems on the 1200.
> 
> At this point it just seems better to get a brand new 1280 rather 
than
> hassle with a used 1160 or trying to importing one and doing the 
power
> conversion.
> 
> Software is also something to consider. Some of the new programs 
may not
> support the older printers.
> 
> Martin