Digital BW, The Print

For Paul,

I could not find your original message on this subject so I apologize
for repetition. But, do I understand you to say that the 1280 with MIS
color pigment inks produces results comparable to those with the 2400
and Epson inks? Color and permanence?

I've been using 2 1280s, one for B&W, one for color. I'm considering
replacing the latter with a 2400 but if I read you correctly, this
would be unnecessary.

Thank you.

--- 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
>