Digital BW, The Print

> I have been printing BO with a 1160 and have been
> impressed with the 
> results compared to using the full inks set - MIS UT
> inks - Eboni 
> black. Now I need to print colour photos, so am
> considering upgrading 
> my printer to either a 1290 or 2100 and using BO
> printing for my B&W. 

Peter, 

If your 1160 is in good shape, consider loading the
color positions with MIS glossy pigment color inks.   
The 1160 while old still produces fantastic color
results (and you would save a few bucks in the
process).  

> Taking price out of the equation, which printer
> produces the better 
> BO printing 1290 or 2100. Would I see any real world
> differences in 
> print quality compared with my 1160 prints.

Considering a batch of prints from a BO print exchange
a few months back, the output between the 1290 and
2100 are very similar if both are using Eboni black. 
That being said, I prefer the dither from the 1280/90
printers over the 21/2200 but that is just personal
preference.  If you like your 1160 BO dither and final
prints, I can't see any reason to upgrade until your
printer fails as it still will produce excellent color
results.

Don


		
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