Digital BW, The Print

> 
> ... I'd seriously
> consider buying a second-hand 2200 if you wanted to start experiments
> with B&W printing at a a comparatively low cost. There are lots of
> them on eBay. I'd be interested to hear the group's opinion on this one.
> ...

The next UT variable tone step will be ported to the 2200 next week.  It's
the first UT with a 3D space -- Lab a* and b* controls.  (See my post at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/message/73803 )

I, too, see the 2200 as the logical, readily available 13" step up from the
R220.  (The "UT-3D" [current tentative name] should work on all modern Epson
hextone and UC K2 printers.) 

Note that once we go to the industry standard working spaces, ICCs, and
linearized printing, those with small printers will be able to have service
bureaus with large format printers take care of their occasional large print
requirements much more easily.  Large format printers are best dealt with by
those who do enough volume to keep the expensive beasts running right.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com