Digital BW, The Print

At 10:50 PM 2/16/04 +0000, you wrote:
>I need to get going with some printing for a portfolio, so although I 
>might want to get
>a 4000, I need something right away.
>
>I have a few options. One is  an Epson 1160 printer with CIS setup from a 
>service
>bureau I work with for $200. Another is to buy a refurbished or new  Epson 
>1280
>(around $350-$400)and the last is to buy an Epson 2200 at around $650.
>
>Certainly I'd rather spend less than more, but are there any compelling 
>reasons for
>going with one printer over another in terms of quality, realiability or 
>consistency.  I
>don't want to scrimp if I pay for it in wasted time or lost materials.  I 
>just need to
>make a decision and get going with printing in the next couple of days to 
>meet some
>deadlines. I'm considering going with the Sundance or Piezo Tone systems.
>
>Any thoughts on the printer and inksets would be appreciated.

Allen,

You didn't mention if you were doing color also.  For B/W you won't be 
disappointed with the MIS UT2 inks and a refurb 1280.  The 1160 is old tech 
and who knows the condition?.  For color the 1280 is very good but you need 
the 2200 for the archival inks.

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