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Re: [Digital BW] Epson R2400-Users Feedback

2005-06-15 by Steve Kale

I don't have the 2400 but I do have the 4800.  In short I would expect the
swapping of the PK ink and MK ink to be the same as the 21/2200 (which I
have) ie no real hassle - just pull the cartridge, insert the new one and
let it do a head clean.  Because the cartridges sit directly on the print
head there are no lines to flush like the large format printers.  The new K3
ink is a huge improvement for photo paper.  It is not materially better for
matte paper.  The driver's new Advanced B&W mode is materially better in all
respects, making it easier to achieve successful B&W out of the box and to
change the hue of these prints easily. Hope this helps.


> From: Donald Frederick <donjfred@...>
> Reply-To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 13:10:18 -0000
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Digital BW] Epson R2400-Users Feedback
> 
> I currently use a 1280 for color, a 2200 for B&W and a 7600 for large
> prints of color and B&W. All with Standard Epson inks & photo black.
> 
> I'm  considering the R2400 for B&W only,with standard Epson inks.
> I've never used matt inks or paper (since giving up a wet darkroom),
> partly for the ink change hassle and partly for the loss of detail.
> 
> I'd appreciate any one who has been using it for B&W would share their
> experiences and thoughts about the R2400, including the ease (or lack)
> of changing between photo & matt black.
> Thanks,
> Donald

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