Digital BW, The Print

Christopher,

 

> .

>I have a 2400 on order, I have a 2200 in 

>perfect condition sitting on my desk. Will the 2200 with a dedicated 
>B & W ink set, either MIS or Cone, using their profiles, on a high 
>end paper produce a noticeably superior output to the naked eye then 
>the 2400 with the Epson ink set on a high end paper in the ABW mode?

 

At normal viewing distance, the 2400 prints will look smooth and fine to
most viewers.  The excess color will give it more metamerism, and it will
fade faster than an inkset that has only the minimum color in it.  (The
Y=Carbon approach was to take care of those problems.)  But, the 2400 and
OEM solution is very good.  

 

I'm one who thinks individuals need to be able to control - profile - their
own printers.  The ABW mode of the 2400 is a big step forward there.  While
it does not give the level on control some of us like, it does most of what
people want and need to make good B&W prints.  

 

Since you have a 2400 on order, I'd first see if the ABW mode with OEM inks
satisfies your needs.

 

Good luck with the system.

 

Paul

www.PaulRoark.com <http://www.paulroark.com/>  

 



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