Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark"
<paul.roark@...> wrote:

> Tying agreements used to be illegal, but no more.  Caveat Emptor. 
> 
> This same view applies to all printers that effectively tie the
printer to
> aftermarket sales.

I am not sure about it, but a while ago I read that in the European
Union from 2007 or 2008 only printers can be sold who's carts are
refillable. I will have to re-check what has become of this law project.

In the end those strategies only work with a certain number of people,
mostly those who can sell their prints. Myself I will not even pay the
ink costs of a 2400 with OEM ink carts. Too small, too expensive.
RIght now I do ALL my stuff with  printer shops, obviously with less
than satisfying b&w results. I still have a 2100, had too many issues
with CFS systems, clogs etc. 

I am interested in the 3800, will wait a little longer how it behaves....
Unfortunately the 3800 is all but cheap in terms of ink. About 50-60%
of the 2400, which is still expensive. 

Inkjet printers must be one of the rare areas where the pro users (who
buy lots of consumables) are not rewarded by heavy rebates, but
punished multiple times by the same premium prices. HP had real
rebates (packs of 3 carts for the price of 2) for their designjet dye
inks. 

regards, Bernie