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Re: Switching between b/w and color??

2003-11-26 by Bob Michaels

I find the easiest way is two dedicated printers. I have a 1280 with
quadtones for b&w work and a 890 with color inks. The 890 is like a
1280 but only does 8.5x11 and is available for around $150 (refurb
direct from Epson)It's just much easier and actually more economical
than swapping inks.  

I pretty much trust MIS (Bob Ziess who consults with Paul Roark)for
very good advice. I pretty much take them at their word. 

Bob Michaels

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "flashearth"
<flashgj@e...> wrote:
> Forgive me if this has been asked before, I did a quick search and
found only one 
> comment.
> 
> Is any one switching back and forth with the epson color cartridges
and either 
> the quadtone or ultratone cardtridges with the 1280 printer?  
> 
> I would like to start getting higher quality black and whites, but
also do alot of 
> color work. MIS suggests that this is not a good idea, but I would
like to hear 
> from those that have maybe tried or are successfully doing so before
I jump on 
> the band wagon.
> 
> Thanks....

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