Digital BW, The Print

> It all gets down to the vision of the photographer
> and the quality of 
> his craft. Edward Weston could have printed B&W on a
> paper towel using 
> an cheapo HP 852C printer and it would have still
> been a masterpiece.
> 

No it wouldn't.

You do not need "the best" of available equipment for
digital printing.  Plenty will tell you what the best
is - but that is completely subjective to their
current setup, and it will change with whatever Epson
is selling next.

With that being said, I do suggest a 1280 for
beginning in fine black and white printing.  You can
print up to 13 inches wide, and it is supported by
many third party quadtone suppliers.

Don

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