Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark"
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> Sean,
> 
> >What are your current thoughts on using MIS-UT with C82/C84 vs.
1280?
> 
> The big differences are that the 1280 can print 13" paper, the dmax
is a bit
> higher (1.62 on cotton v. 1.55, 1.66 on EEM v. 1.55), the 1280 has
smoother
> highlights than the C82 (unknown with respect to the C84), but the
C82 is
> about as good at the 2200 with IP5, so it's not bad.


Paul:
OK, thanks very much for this summary overview.


[snip]

> 
> >Finally, I'd love to hear your thoughts about what to recommend for
> >archival *color* printing, if you do any of that.
> 
> Well, the 2200 is a fine machine.  However, the C82 with its color
Durabrite
> pigmented inks does a very good job, and it's a lot cheaper.  The
Durabrite
> inks appear to be essentially the same as the UltraChromes, but
without the
> light black -- the lightfastness and longevity are about as good. 
So, my
> recommendation for the scrapbookers and genealogists


How about budding digital photo enthusiasts (with modest wet darkroom
experience)?


> is to get the C82 (or
> C84 when the carts arrive) and just switch back and forth between
the
> Durabrite and carbon pigs as needed.  On matte paper, I think this
little
> 4-ink printer at 2880 does an excellent job.   It's a great way to
get into
> digital printing affordably.
> 
> Paul
> http://www.PaulRoark.com


Thanks again for your help (I'm assuming that I'm not the only one
benefiting from this).

-Sean