Digital BW, The Print

Hi Mark

I've had the 1200, 1280, am now using the C84 with EZ inks and
the 2200 with ultrachromes.
No, to answer your question, the 1280 is not really a "point and shoot".
You need to use Paul Roark's curves or your own for that matter, if you
like experimenting. But it is not a slam dunk, allthough the results can
be very rewarding.
You could however try to get just the eboni black from MIS and experiment
with black only. I was very pleased with the results on matte paper, it is worth
a try.

Regards

Andrei
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mark Stringer 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 4:09 PM
  Subject: [Digital BW] printer selection - newbie needs guidance



  Been lurking.  I've been an amateur photographer (mostly med format B&W) for 
  many years.

  The C86  EZ "load and go" (MIS) sounds great.  Can the same be done with the 
  1280?

  My darkroom preference has been 11x14 glossy prints which aren't as high 
  gloss finish as I imagine the R800/R1800.
  - A 1280 EZ "load and go" would be a good starting point for me. Is there 
  such a thing from MIS?
  - Do gloss papers require coating because of pigment buildup (forgot the 
  term)? Might be a useful R1800 feature.
  - 2880 x 720 ...2880 dpi seems to make everyone happy but what about the 720 
  on a 1280.  Is the 720 a limitation?.  Not sure I understand what 2880 dpi 
  x720 dpi means?

  I am sure that I will eventually want more control over my prints.  I could 
  buy two 1280's, one for color, one for B&W and acheive control that way or 
  should I buy a 2200 or R1800.  I think the rebate ends soon.

  I enjoy the group and thanks for your help.

  Mark Stringer







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