Digital BW, The Print

The HP 8750 gets impressive Wilhelm ratings for a dye printer, but dyes have
to be on special swellable emulsion paper to achieve these 100+ year
ratings.  On rag paper, they will, I believe, be very bad.  Even on the
swellable paper, I fade tested the HP B&W inks and, while good for dyes,
they were not in the same class with the carbon pigments that were in that
same test.  So, especially if you intend to print on matte, rag paper, the
pigments of the Epson 2400 would be the better choice, in my view.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 


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> [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard
> Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 3:13 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] FAQ? HP 8750 vs. Epson R2400 for B&W
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> I have a 1280 for 4+ years now, for large size color prints. Last year I
> bought a refurbished HP 7960 for 8x10 B&W and indeed it is stunning.
> 
> I am looking into getting a wide format printer solely for larger B&W. The
> 1280 still works fine (albeit it clogs like mad) for color. Is there an
> opinion whether the 8750 or the R2400 is better for B&W work? I would use
> both glossy and matt fine arts paper.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please
> use richard at imagecraft.com)
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