Digital BW, The Print

Hello Chris,

>What are the other main differences between the 2200 and r2400?  
>I know the K3 inks are more archival than the inks in the 2200, 
>but I will be using the MIS inks in the 2200 so I'm 
>not sure how much of an issue that is.

The K3 inks do a better job of making a BW print with color inks,
because of using 3 blacks.  Plus, it does it with it's own driver (ABW
mode).  The 2200 driver can't make good BW with its color inks.  It
requires a RIP to do it, and IMO the results arent as good as the
2400.  In addition, on glossy papers with PK there is less bronzing. 
Also, the K3 inks will work better on Silver Rag.

However, if you don't want to use color inks and will use a MIS
grayscale set, then the differences between them are much smaller. 
Both will require a RIP.

So I think the first decision is color inks vs grayscale ink.


Regards,
Clayton


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