Digital BW, The Print

It wouldn't be preferable to a 1280, which can print better overall
prints.  But it was the first good printer that could take a continuous
inking system with quad inks, and turn out photo quality prints. A lot
of photographers bought it and were quite happy. THe 1280 has smaller
dot patterns and gives smoother, but not sharper results. Either printer
is excellent, but why not go with the 1280 and get the latest
technology?  You still need a CIS system, (Niagara, from
http://www.mediastreet.com ) and a set of quad inks if you are primarily
into black and white printing.

Jerry

Betty Walker wrote:
> 
> I'm new to the black and white digital printing world so please forgive my
> beginner question.
> 
> I've noticed that the Epson 1160 is a highly sought after printer even
> though Epson no longer makes it.  Could you please tell me why this printer
> has such a good reputation?  Why would this printer be preferable to a later
> model Epson printer, like a 1280 or 1290?
> 
> Thank you.
> Betty Walker
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