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Re: [Digital BW] Epson 2400: Photo and Matte Black Inks

2005-07-15 by Howard Averbach

Ok Bob and others, thanks.

Here's why my misunderstanding:

The negativity directed toward the new Epson 4800 was
that swapping between the two black cartridges COST A
FORTUNE in wasted ink, due to long feed lines,
recharging cycles, etc.

In contrast, the 2400 was said not to waste nearly as
much ink as a result of swapping, probably because the
ink cartridge sits directly in the cradle near the
print head.

Is my "new" interpretation a little better?

Howard


--- Bob Frost <bob@...> wrote:

> Howard,
> 
> No, you are incorrect as you suggested you might be!
> The R2400 only has 8 
> carts, one black (PK or MK), together with LK, LLK,
> M, LM, C, LC, and Y. But 
> I bought it for printing on glossy paper, so no
> problem.
> 
> Bob Frost.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Howard Averbach" <haverbach@...>
> >
> > My understanding, although perhaps incorrect, is
> that,
> > while Epson's new 4800 printer requires one to
> swap
> > between the Photo Black and Matte Black inks, the
> 2400
> > holds both cartridges at the same time, and thus
> no
> > swapping is needed.  Is this correct? 
> 
> 


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