Digital BW, The Print

Hi,

I can certainly understand why someone would want to go to third party
inks if they are using a Windows system and didn't want to shell out
big bucks for Image Print.  But I would like to know why anyone with a
MAC and 2200 would prefer a third party ink solution to either OPM or
QTR.  

I am using a MAC/2200 with UC inks and QTR and I love the results.  Is
there a better solution that gives better print quality, longevity,
lower costs, etc that I don't know about?  If so, which system? 
 
Thanks,

Dave Gordon

DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Tyler Boley"
<tyler@t...> wrote:
> What's the problem with options? You see people on lists seeking help
> with problems, there are others with few to none using 3rd party inks
> that have no time for lists, and Epsons are hardly free of problems
> either. Some people, including myself, also prefer the results they
> get from other processes to the B&W solution from Imageprint, and also
> may prefer the companies they deal with to Colorbyte.
> It sounds like you have your solution and are happy with it, and are
> convinced it's the only way, so I'm not sure what kind of answer you
> are looking for.
> Tyler
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "digikdm"
> <monroekd@h...> wrote:
> > Would someone explain to be why there is so much banter/trial and 
> > error/ and switching of vendors with regards to third party ink 
> > systems when all you really need is a good RIP using Epson inks. I 
> > know someone will counter that one of the colored Epson UC inks( 
> > yellow is the usual culprit mentioned) will 
> > fade over time producing metamerism, but there is little to no proof 
> > of the latter using the newer Epson UC inks. The prints I've seen 
> > using Imageprint as a RIP are as good as any I've seen( other than 
> > fiber-based halide)using any other ink systems. Why burden yourself 
> > with ink clogs and  ever-changing curves, etc. It's a technology bog. 

> > I've found the upfront costs of Imageprint( admittedly a RIP-off, pun 
> > intended) to be worth the cost in the long run.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "tigertwous" 
> > <jfisher@s...> wrote:
> > > I've just ordered my set of Piezography inks from IJM for my Epson 
> > 7600 inked
> > >  with matt black UC inks, I'm running Studio Print 10 from a 
> > Windows XP Pro system 
> > > and will have access to a X-rite DTP41. I plan on using Epson 
> > Enhanced Matte to learn 
> > > on but will move up to some other types as I get my feet wet. Any 
> > suggestions as to 
> > > what I should do first (other than the obvious) I usually just play 
> > around and find my 
> > > way in the dark and eventually come up with what I need, but I 
> > thought if I ask you 
> > > folks I may be able to shorten the time it takes to achieve some 
> > successful results.
> > >  
> > >  Thanks I'm looking forward to making some spectacular prints in 
> > the future.
> > >  
> > >  Jack Fisher
> > >  St. Louis, MO