Digital BW, The Print

Like many others, I'm waiting to see how well the new K7 inkset
compares to what's currently available for the 2200. I'm already using
QTR with the UC inkset but am currently printing most of my color work
-- i.e., digital files -- through a lab (Fuji Crystal Archive paper,
no bronzing, and cheap) rather than the 2200. For that reason, my
printer is ripe for BW dedication. I'm hoping that carts for the K7
inkset aren't significantly more expensive than UC carts, plus, be
relatively clog-free and refillable. 

Chris Hargens


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Jasutis"
<jimj1946@y...> wrote:
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "cantbebeat111" 
> <cantbebeat111@y...> wrote:
> > Hi all, 
> > 
> >  I'm currently using an 1800 for color. I am interested in 
> dedicating 
> > a printer for high quality B&W. I've been told that piezography is 
> the 
> > way to go. This brings a few questions to mind:
> > 
> > 1-Has the problem of heads blocking been solved? 
> > 2-How does piezography compare to Quadtone Rip? 
> > 3-Does it matter whether I use an Epson 1280 or a 2200 
> >    for piezography? (I'd have to buy the dedicated printer.) 
> > 
> > Best 
> > Howard
> 
> I don't have any personal experience with the system, but from what 
> I have read, one of the systems recommended for the new K7 inks is 
> the 2200 with the QTR. The post I read claims that this will be the 
> most affordable system they have ever released.