Digital BW, The Print

The UT1 inkset is running in 7000, 7500, 9000 and 9500 printers.  The curves
I made for my 7500 using the 7000 driver work on the 9000.  The 7000/9000
driver must be used for my curves, so Macs have problems with the 7500 and
9500.  PCs have no trouble running the 7500 & 9500 with the 7000 & 9000
drivers.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: chipcarterdc [mailto:chipcarterdc@...] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:47 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Summary of options for grayscale inks in wide-format
Epsons (request)

I'm hoping you all can help out here with figuring out what options are 
available for grayscale inksets in 44inch Epson models.  I know that the 
various options have been discussed in bits and pieces over time, but I'm 
trying to get the big picture.  Here's what I think I know -- please add,
correct, 
disagree, etc.

(1) Epson 9600 w. PiezoTone inks, NOT, as I understand it, with the Piezo B&
W ICC system -- if I read their website correctly, this is not currently an
option 
with the 9600 unless you get StudioPrint RIP, which only runs on Windows (I 
have a Mac).  If anyone cares to elaborate on the differences between the 
PiezoTone system and the Piezo B&W ICC system, I'd appreciate it (Inkjetmall

does have an FAQ on the differences, but it's written under the assumption 
that you already know how the PiezoTones system works, which I don't)

(2) Epson 9000 w. Piezo B&W ICC system (I have no idea what the 
differences would be of the 9000 v. the 9600 for grayscale inks, nor do I
know 
if you can even still buy a 9000 anywhere)

(3) Epson 9600 w. the Septone system, EXCEPT this is only an option if you 
run Windows.  The Photoshop plug-in does work for Mac, but only works for 
the 2200.  (Same is true for Septone with the 9000)

(4) Epson 9600 w. MIS's UltraTone 7 system (not yet available)

So, if I'm understanding the options correctly, there is currently no
grayscale 
inkset for the 9600 that will work with Mac (short of running Virtual PC).  
Meaning, for wide-format grayscale inks, either (a) find a 9000 (if you have
a 
Mac) or (b) buy a Windows computer.

Any options I'm missing?




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