Digital BW, The Print

Shilesh,
The conclusion you note regarding a 2200 vs 1160/1280 comparison puzzles me. When 
I've matched up prints from my 2200 vs my 1160, using the Epson driver on each, I've found 
the 2200 to be smoother and less dotty. If the Technical Print Exchange's comparison wasn't 
based on 2200 prints made with the Epson driver (you mention "a number of different RIPs" 
were used), then it's possible that that comparison underestimated the 2200's mechanical 
capabilities, since the RIPs introduce a set of "unnatural" characteristics for the 2200 to  
deal with. Could the fact that the 1160 and 1280 can use quad-black inksets  (vs. the 2200's 
being limited to date to non-quad inksets) have been the real source of the difference in print 
quality (as opposed to machinery shortcomings in the 2200)?
John     
     
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Shilesh Jani 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 6:01 PM
  Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Off-center prints on Epson 1200


  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


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