Digital BW, The Print

Hello Dave,

>If one has a 2200 does your opinion of the 2400 suggest that an 
>upgrade is worthwhile?

That's hard to answer.  As a general statement I'd say if you're happy
with the results you're getting then stick with the 2200.  If you're
unhappy or have an itch to try something new then it's a fine way to
go.  But it's an expensive machine ($850) so it certainly would
require some consideration.

I don't know how you're using your 2200, but one thing to consider is
that the 2400 won't be only a K3 printer for very long.  QTR already
works with it, and carts are available for it, which means one could,
for example, put UT7 inks in it right now if getting away from the
color ink dots is important.  Someday MIS will likely have a grayscale
inkset for it that will work with the ABW interface - just dial up the
tone you want, so it won't be limited to the color ink dot approach. 
So before too long it will be a printer of multiple options.

Some other things: The 2400 is quieter and faster than the 2200, and I
really like the ABW tone system because it provides an easy way to
have very fine control.  It also looks nice <g>.


Regards,
Clayton


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