Digital BW, The Print

James,

>Paul ... I was wondering why you chose IJC over 
>Quad for the software.

I knew how to use IJC.  I'm now using QTR.  To compare them, I'd have to say
I like the IJC graphical interface, but I also think the QTR semi-automatic
partitioning could be very important for people not used to using curves for
these purposes.  They can both make top notch prints.

> ... I do not print large prints at this time, where or how 
> would I get larger prints made?

There are people on this forum who print for others. 

> I would like to be economical and that was the reason I
> thought I can get color and larger prints with a 3800.

It is a very nice looking package if one does both color and B&W, and needs
17" paper.  The 3800 price seems reasonable, so if that route looks good to
you, I'd go for it.  I like the ABW workflow, and I suspect those carts can
be re-filled with MIS inks if and when you'd want to.  When you're ready for
it, a rip can eliminate the excess color ABW mode uses.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com