Digital BW, The Print

The 4800 could do it, but, frankly, I like larger paper for my 16 x 20
prints.  If you want a full 16 x 20 image and want a good size paper border
showing -- for signature and aesthetic reasons -- the 17 inch limit of the
4800 is a bit tight.  So, if room is not an issue, I'd go for the Epson
7800.  Also, inkjet printing allows making larger prints much easier.  So,
if you shoot medium format or better, do yourself a favor and go for the
larger sizes 24" wide paper allows. 

I'd recommend learning the Epson driver's "Advanced B&W" with Epson paper
before experimenting with other approaches and materials.  That will give
you a standard from which to judge the others.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 


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> I am looking for a printer to do B/W printing. I need the best of the
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> Fortunatley, I have a large job and money is not an issue.
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> Based upon today's state of the art what would be the best combination
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