Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 6/1/2005 11:17:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com writes:

Epson  did say something to the effect that the 17" and
larger models will have  tighter testing/alignment standards than the
smaller models, so that may be  in your favor (can anyone fill in here
with some  details?).



Sorry I have been out on assignment for a few weeks and jut catching up  here.
 
Each new generation of PRO Epsons has tighter and tighter specs.,  
mechanically speaking. Where the mechanics start to run out of steam, Epson is  now 
using serial number dependent firmware controls to make one Epson 4800  behave 
just like any other Epson 4800. This is what makes "canned profiles" and,  to a 
lesser extent, B&W driver controls work well in the real world.
 
Because of dot gain issues, glossy papers are harder to do well than matte  
papers, so we can get away with using older technologies for  
Quad/Hex/Sept/Oct/Whatever monotones there.
 
Since Epson's new papers are designed to be "killer" in the  
glossy/luster/semi-matte RC papers (more challenging), they should work VERY  well with matte 
papers.
 
As to the 9-cylinder issues, it would have been a major retooling effort on  
their part, so it's much better to stick to 4/4 left/right cartridge  
configuration this time around.
 
The major upgrade for the inks besides the 3K's (backwards for emphasis) is  
the greater COLOR gamut, lower metamerism, lower gloss differential, and 
deeper  Dmax than ever before.
 
and yet you guys are still bitching.........................geez.
 
Anyone want to buy a 2000P???
 
Claude Jodoin
Technical Editor
Rangerfinder Mag.


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