Digital BW, The Print

My local Epson dealer tells me that, historically, UC Photo K outsells  Matte 
K by about 10:1. Not surprising that all the new Epsons are going for  better 
color gamut, less gloss differential, a tougher surface, and color toning  in 
their monochrome modes. It's a Lustre/Semi Matte world out there. Most  
Portrait/Wedding studios want this, with an occasional "watercolor" Portrait  using 
Corel Painter.
 
Therefore, I can see this board, 3rd party vendors and all the  carbon/hybrid 
solutions staying very much alive for a long time, as there will  always be 
purists that want more affordable solutions that are less "tainted" by  the 
masses. Just think of how many 9600, 7600, and 4000's will be on Ebay before  
Xmas!!
 
Claude



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