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Re: All that typing and no subject !! >> Epson 4000 report <

2004-05-15 by Clayton Jones

Hello Steve,

>I was frankly stunned by the 4000 black only performance.
>I have pretty keen eyes and with my 4000 prints I REALLY have 
>to strain to see the dots, more than a few inches away and 
>they're gone.  
>The prints are stunning and everyone picked these as the best.  
>I honestly never thought I would go this route after 4 years of 
>trying pretty much everything on the market, I am happy.


Very interesting report, thanks.  I'm pleased to hear that the 4000
can make BO look better than a 2200.  Some questions:

1) I assume you are using Epson Matte Black for these, yes?  
2) Is there any dither banding visible with a loupe?
3) What is the 4000's droplet size?


Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm

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