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Re: "Septone" inks for the Epson 4000

2004-03-22 by chipcarterdc

Are there any plans to offer Mac support for the Septone system for wide-
format printers (7600/9600 (and 4000))?  If I understand correctly, 
PixelPicasson RIP is required to run Septones on the 7600/9600, but it is 
Windows-only.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory Schern" <
gschern@y...> wrote:
> Chris, 
> 
> Septone is in final development for the 4000. The inksets are 
> already in place because of the 7600 and 9600, but the driver is 
> different and should be ready within a couple of months. This will 
> allow you to use 220ml Septone Cartridges in the 4000. This is the 
> same setup that Andy Summers (lead guitarist for the rock band 
> Police) is using in his 9600 currently. Andy's work is absolutely 
> incredible. Everything from photos of Sting and himself in the glory 
> days, to more recent work of Spain which is to die for.
> 
> Greg
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "petroscans" 
> <chris@p...> wrote:
> > Curious:
> > 
> > What is the word about Variable Tone inksets for the Epson 4000?
> > I'm wondering also if MIS (or others) have plans/intentions to 
> > create All-Black inks for the 4000, or is this even necessary?
> > 
> > I'm using the 1280 with a CIS system using MIS Full Spectrum.  I'm 
> > mostly interested in the 4000 just for the 16x20" capabilities.  
> So, 
> > finally, will the 4000 allow one to make Hiqh-Quality, All Black 
> Ink 
> > prints and color prints without swapping ink tanks?
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > Chris

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