Digital BW, The Print

Thanks for the reply!
It sounds like the R2400 with K3 would have the edge, here. Would it 
be a good choice for duotones, split tones, etc? I read a review 
that said that couldn't be done, but I have doubts about that. This 
could be the deciding factor. I use P.S.7, and have downloaded some 
curves (split tones, etc) intended for the 2200 which I'm using with 
my R200. I havn't learned to create my own curves yet, but I intend 
to.

Thanks for the links. They worked fine when I removed the comma, and 
period. ;)  I have been reading your website, and your research is 
one of the reasons I was considering the 1280 with UT2.

Epson claims 200+ years for b&w, does that sound realistic? What is 
your estimate for UT2? With which paper? I understand that the paper 
could be the limiting factor here. I will probably use matte paper 
most of the time. Both inksets would be considered "archival" with 
the right paper, correct? 


Thanks again, for the help.
Mike








--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
>
> Mike,
> 
>  
> > How does the Epson R2400 with K3 ink compare to the 1280 with MIS
> > UT2?
> 
> Just comparing the B&w output, the R2400 is slightly smoother and 
gives one
> more control over the tone of the print -- which can be a double 
edged
> sword.  At normal viewing distance, a well done print from either 
will look
> excellent.
> 
> The UT2 appears to be more lightfast.  I'll have an update on this 
in a few
> hours.
> 
> 
> 
> > ... Price is a big factor in my decision right now.
> > 
> > ... I expect I would want to upgrade to a better
> > printer in a year or two (maybe 17" wide). 
> 
> If you can live with 8x10 for a while, consider the R220.  It can 
usually be
> bought for less than $70 and is outstanding for small prints.  I 
have a
> Readme on it at http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/R220_R2_Readme.htm, 
with other
> printers discussed at http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/index.htm.  
> 
>  
> > Also, has anyone used the MIS pigment color inks for the 1280? 
> 
> Lots of people do this.  They work fine.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>