Digital BW, The Print

Is it me or does this thread need a name change :)
Mark

On May 7, 2005, at 12:51 PM, Roy wrote:

> Clayton Jones wrote:
>
> > This analysis may be based on the cost of prefilled carts.  I use a
> > 2200 with the new easy top fill carts and buy ink in 4 oz  
> bottles, so
> > the smaller carts only mean I refill more often.  These carts have
> > pretty much rendered CIS things obsolete unless you print in huge
> > volume.  Before the new carts, refilling was a messy difficult  
> affair,
> > and a CIS was more attractive.  But they have their own share of
> > "challenges".  The new carts are fantastic, make refilling a breeze,
> > and have opened the door to experimenting with different ink  
> formulas.
> > It's a whole new world.
> >
> > IMO, larger carts is not a good reason to buy a 4000.  Not only more
> > money, they are huge (30" square) and heavy (90 lbs).  Get one if  
> you
> > want to make 16x20 prints.  If 11x14 prints are enough, then a 4000
> > may be overkill.
> >
>
> Hi Clayton
>
> Thanks for the reply..I also appreciate your website and the  
> discussion
> on BO printing. I'm going to have to read the section on profiles a  
> few
> more times for sure.
>
> I saw the easy top refillable you mentioned some where but didn't
> consider them since my one attempt at refiling many years ago left a
> stain on my memory. If it is as easy as you say it would be far
> preferable to the hoses and all of a CIS system since I won't be doing
> any bulk printing at this point.
>
> Are there any cartridges that you would recommend or stay away from? I
> like the idea of clear cartridges.
>
> Some more questions for you or anyone else that would like to comment:
>
> When I print B&W I'm definitely starting with BO and the Eboni inks on
> matte papers. Is there any problem using the Eboni ink when  
> printing in
> color though? Is it OK with ultra chrome or is that where a second  
> black
> ink comes into play? (I'm suspecting so).
>
> Are the MIS 7600 inks really comparable to ultra chrome. I've heard
> comments that any thing and Epson ink will mess up a printer and  
> void a
> warranty.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Peace
>
> Roy
>
>
>
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