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Re: Piezography questions, please

2005-06-30 by cantbebeat111

Sorry, but what is t he K7 inkset?

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Hargens" 
<chargens@s...> wrote:
> 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.

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