Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 9/14/06 2:33:20 PM, picnic@... writes:


> So--what you are saying is that I AM better off buying the newer 2400 than
> sticking with the 2200/RIPs, et.al.
> 
> >Yes, gallery quality black and white printing is beginning to filter out
> >into two categories:
> 
> >Those willing to pay for an R2400 or above (above including the Canon
> >iPF5000), and get both color and b&w from the same printer, with the same
> >inks, and the OEM driver; and those who want cheaper b&w from an older 
> model. 
> >Third party inks, specialty RIPs etc, are only needed for the second 
> category.
> 
Not necessarily; if you already own a printer that you'd like to devote to B&
W, or if you already have one set up for it, then that may be ideal for you. 
But if you want to print gallery quality B&W on the same machine as color, 
using the same process, then the 2400, or the other new two gray printers will 
offer that capability. Personally, I prefer the convenience and flexibility of 
the newer solutions, but there are many very happy users of other systems. 

If I were looking to buy a printer, then I would definately lean towards the 
Epson K3 printers or Canon iPF5000, given the options they allow. If you need 
somethings smaller, or older, less expensive, or already in hand, than the 
other systems will certainly be of interest.

C. David Tobie
Product Technology Manager
ColorVision Business Unit
Datacolor Inc.
CDTobie@...
www.colorvision.com


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