Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "frostyguk" 
<snowyalp@b...> wrote:
> Thanks for peoples replies. The answer seems to be pointing me to 
an 
> epson inkjet and model 1280 or I assume 1290 (?) seems to be the 
> preferred model.
> I assume that if going down the B&W route it needs to be permantly 
> set up for B&W and not swapped out for colour - i.e. keep the two 
on 
> separate printers?
> 
> Also the pigment based inks mentioned and which paper? Also are 
> these available in england or will they need to be ordered from the 
> US?
> 
> thanks again for everyone's input and putting up with so many 
> questions!!
> 
> Grant

Grant,

For papers I suggest Epson Archival Matt (Epson Enhanced Matt is the 
renamed paper in the US) for quality output to start with but 
Hahnemuhle (spelling!) Photorag as an up market, and priced, paper.  
In the UK www.silverprint.co.uk (Near Waterloo Station.)was the 
cheapest source last time I checked, and they also sell Epson paper 
if I recall.  

Paul Roark is convincing me that I will be happy with my Epson 1160 
and ultratones using his new curves.  1160s are unavailable in the US 
but www.dabs.com claims to have 320 available at GBP225.60 vs 304.32 
for the 1290S (prices inc VAT).  There is the saving here and on a 
bulk feed system if you go that route.  If money isn't tight I would 
be tempted to spend the extra on the 1290.  

Just suggestions for further thought.

Colin

A Brit in Greece