Digital BW, The Print

The 890 is the same thing as a 1280 but on a smaller chassis that only
prints up to 8.5x11. They are only available at Epson.com refurbished
for $129 including S&H. People thought they needed to print bigger so
the 890 didn't go over in the market and are no longer being
manufactured. For $129 they are a real bargain. I have two Epson
refurbished printers (1280 & 890) and could not tell them from new
when they arrived. 
Bob Michaels

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "glemasurier"
<george.lemasurier@m...> wrote:
> Paul,
> Is the 890 an 8.5X11 printer like the C84? Is it much different 
> than the 825 I have now? I didn't see one at Office Depot or 
> CompUSA where I picked up the C84. I'm just looking to test the 
> waters of a dedicated printer and b&w only inksets, so I'm being 
> a bit wary of jumping into the 1280 right off the bat. But I do like to 
> experiment with tonal quality. I'm eager for suggestions.
> Cheers,
> George
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul 
> Roark" <paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> > George,
> > 
> > The C84 takes the MIS "Easy B&W" carts.  They are not UT2 
> carts.
> > 
> > The tone is monotone.  You can only change the tones by 
> putting in a
> > different mix of neutral or carbon carts.  (The C84 carts are all 
> separate,
> > like the 2200.)
> > 
> > You'll bet nice prints, but the 890 & 1280 with UT2 is a more 
> flexible
> > approach for those who are B&W enthusiasts.
> > 
> > See the new MIS B&W page at
> > 
> > http://www.inksupply.com/index.cfm?source=html/qn.html.
> > 
> > This is still under construction and the C84 may not even be 
> ready to go.
> > 
> > Paul
> > www.PaulRoark.com 
> > _______________________________
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: glemasurier [mailto:george.lemasurier@m...] 
> > Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 3:05 PM
> > To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Digital BW] Need help on UT2 inkset
> > 
> > Okay, I'm taking a tenative first step. I just went out and bought 
> a 
> > new C84 (if I like the results, then I'll get a 1280) and want to 
> > purchase some UT2 prefilled carts to start. I need to know 
> which 
> > UT2 carts to purchase for the C84. I'm looking for intense b&w.
> > I understand I don't need any curves, right? 
> > Can  I just play with the sliders for warmer and richer tones?
> > I've been using Epson HW matte and Premium Luster, can I 
> still 
> > use these?
> > Will I be rid of color casting and metamerism forever?
> > Thanks for your help.
> > George Le Masurier