Digital BW, The Print

Tyler  -
 
Sure.  I don't believe I said that all good production shops use only IP.  And, of course, the results aren't science fair'ish.  But, many of the processes still are.  And, many people work quite well in that environment.  I still take things apart, change 'em, put 'em back together, etc., in hopes of getting something better than I started with.  But, I don't complain to/insult the maker of the product in the process.  That's my real issue here.  People constantly badmouthing Epson, IP, ...., instead of trying to engage the vendors in a meaningful dialogue.  (Granted, that's sometimes easier said than done.)
 
Tom Baker

Tyler Boley <tyler@...> wrote:
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Tom Baker
wrote:
snip
>...As you are probably aware, there are major fine art producers
running IP, even though those same options are opent to them. 
> 
> I view all of this are the choice between IP and the 'science fair'
approach. I believe that any shop producing fine prints in volume,
and for profit can ill afford the science fair approach.

Tom, you have found a solution that you are happy with, and presumably
now beyond the science fair and down to the real task of consistently
making prints. I can respect that, as well as your enthusiasm for IP
which has made that possible for you.
I would only point out that there are many respected print shops
throughout the country making beautiful digital fine art B&W prints,
using tools and processes other than IP, many from viable companies
with successful histories. Their endeavors and results can hardly be
characterized as science fairs.
There is no single best solution.
Tyler




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]