Digital BW, The Print

I don't mind the work - it sort of falls in with what i do for a living, so i can write off all 
expenses etc... Which third party inks would you recommend the most?

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "dfaprinting" <dfaprinting@y...> 
wrote:
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "gradyvillejb" 
> <jb1@g...> wrote:
> > I want to reliably and with repeatability create exhibition quality 
> gallery b&w prints. It 
> > would be nice to do some color as well, but it is not my priority. 
> After further research, I 
> > feel my choices are:
> > 
> > A) buy used (mint) 4000 and use epson uc inks
> > B) buy used (mint) 4000 and use third party inks (indicate which)
> > C) wait and buy the new 4800 in june and use the new UC K3 inks
> > D) none of the above
> > 
> > what do you all think?
> 
> How much work do you want to put into the project?
> 
> Easiest is C with any of the new x800 printers or the 2400 for 
> smaller work.
> 
> Best is a hard call at the moment since the new printers aren't in 
> too many hands right now, and those that are out are preproduction 
> samples.
> 
> If you really want to work, mix your own third party inks, and use 
> one of the available RIPs to drive the printer.