Digital BW, The Print

Hello Scott,

>Epson R2400...accurate per print costs for ink...possibly share 
>with me some estimate figures to help me with my materials costs 
>analysis? I have seen some figure this in cost/sq inch in the past. 

I haven't done a cost analysis, so would also be interested if anyone
has.  But in case some prospective 2400 buyers are reading this, I can
say that the 2400 does not seem to be as frequent in the self-imposed
head cleanings as my 2200 was, and also seems to be rather
conservative on ink use during the cleanings.  This has not been
measured, but is just my sense about it after 5 months of use,
following 2 years with the 2200.  

Also, in 5 months of use I have not once had to do a nozzle check or
head cleaning.  It simply doesn't clog and has performed flawlessly. 
It is also faster and quieter than the 2200.  The 2400 is clearly the
best printer I've used, in every way, and I have no hesitation in
recommending it.

The inks are expensive, so I do most of my proofing in Eboni BO with
the R200, and shift over to the 2400 only for late stage paper/tone
decisions and final prints.   It has worked out to be an excellent
workflow that saves a lot of ink, with no icc curves, profiles or
densitometers needed.  I'm holding off on switching to MIS inks until
Paul finishes the grayscale set.  I buy Epson inks from Atlex.

Regards,
Clayton


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