Digital BW, The Print

Mike,
 
The Imageprint RIP sounds great.
How much does it cost?
 
I've had my 4800 only a few days, so I'm still in the early learning mode.
 
Is there a way to print on paper smaller than 8 x 10"?
 
Is there a way to print with narrow margins/boarders all the way
around (my 2200 has a "minimize margins" mode that the 4800 doesn't
seem to have)?

LB
 
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com,
"palladiumprinter1" <palladiumprinter1@y...> wrote:
>
> Based upon recommendations of this group I purchased an Epson 4800 
> for my studio. I received the printer and have been working with it 
> for thast few weeks. The B/W out was lovely and I was quite pleased. 
> I have been making prints on Epson Enhanced Matte and Hahnemuhle 
> Photo Rag.
> 
> I say "was pleased" because I have subsequently purchased the 
> Imageprint RIP and I am noe ECSTATIC!
> 
> The difference in image quality between the Epson 4800 driver and 
> the ImagePrint RIP with Gray Epson and Hahnemuhle profiles is 
> astounding. Shadows detail, highlights, tonal smoothness and 
> sharpness are simply breathtaking.
> 
> The difference in my own subjective opinion is like night and day. 
> In comparision to the Quadtone RIP I downloaded for trial is also 
> like night and day. The QTR was OK, but the prints from the 
> ImagePrint RIP have a luminance glow that every photographer strives 
> for.
> 
> Just thought I would share my experience and thank those who helped 
> with my decision. Based upon the results, I have placed a 9800 on 
> order as well.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Michael Johnson
>