Digital BW, The Print

> 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.


Clayton,

Thanks for your reply - it makes the choice much more clear.  I'm fairly certain that if I 
invest that much $$ in a printer, I'd like to be able to make great color prints as well.  I'll 
still have an r220 for B&W only.  

I notice it's about $130 to for a set of Epson K3 inks, and from what I understand they 
don't last too long.  Yikes!  I've heard a little bit about the MIS K4 inks, spongeless carts, 
etc.  Do you know the advantages/disadvantages of going in that direction?  I gather the 
K4 ink is a bit cheaper, especially if I buy it in large bottles.

Also, I see that QTR is available for the r2400.  But from what I gather, the ABW sliders in 
the Epson driver perform essentially the same function as the RIP would.  Is that right?

Thanks again,
Chris