Digital BW, The Print

Thank you very much for the quick reply. 
I saw some prints from the 2400 yesterday, and they were really 
stunning. Sooner or later I will buy a 2400 for color printing, 
however I'm still wondering whether an extra dedicated printer for BW 
printing could be viable in order to cut ink costs. In that case I had 
hoped to save some money by buying an older printer. I can propably 
get a 1270 for about $100-150 here in Norway.

Espen

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
>
> Espen,
> 
> 
> > I've been searching this forum for information about the Epson 
1270
> > used with the MIS UT FS inks, ...
> 
> See my Readme file at: 
> 
> http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/1270-FS-Readme.htm
> 
> > 
> > * How is the quality compared to the BW quality one can achieve 
with
> > the 2400?
> 
> If the 1270 is working perfectly, and the curves fit the printer and 
inkset
> well, the 1270 with FS inks can visually match the 2400.  I'd far 
rather
> have a 2400, however.  It's a question of money.  If a 1270 is given 
to you
> it may be worth trying.
> 
> 
> > * I've seen some threads regarding clogging problems when 
refilling
> > cartridges on the 1270. Is this a common problem?
> 
> I can't quantify the degree of the problems.
> 
> The clear carts seem to be the way to go, but I'm not thrilled with 
any of
> those older carts.  
> 
> The individual C86 - 2400 cart design has become a much more 
reliable
> approach, in my view.  Consider, for example, the lack of need for 
precisely
> matching the spacing between the printer inlets and cart outlets.  
Those 2
> production variables almost guarantee fit problems, including, 
perhaps,
> allowing air to leak into the head, causing almost incurable bubbles 
that
> look like clogs.
> 
> 
> > * Will MIS continue producing inks and catridges for this printer 
for
> > the next couple of years at least?
> 
> Probably, but I'm not MIS.  I won't spend more time on old printers.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>