Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 1/16/07 1:02:54 PM, cloudswimmer@... writes:


> I've been going around on this 5000 printer vs. a 4800 myself.Michael
> Reichman's LL review does make it sound pretty good, however
> personally I'm not going to buy a printer based on one review from a
> guy whos work I've never seen.His review of the 4800 with K3 ink using 
> ABW mode was pretty discouraging
> 

Both the iPF5000   and the 4800 can produce great B&W prints with the OEM 
inks. If you aren't satisfied with what the built in B&W mode offers, you can 
gain a great deal of control and precision for the process by using PrintFIX PRO 
2 with these printers. 

I'd choose based mostly on what types of media I wanted to print on: of its 
roll only, the iPF5000 would be ideal. If you plan to use sheets of art paper, 
the 4800 would be more convenient for loading them. If you plan to use 
gloss/luster as well as matte/art media, then the iPF5000 (or Epson 3800) has the 
advantage of both blacks in place at once for both types of printing. Don't get 
the 4800 if you plan to swap from gloss/luster to matte/art. The 3800 is worth 
considering if you print sheets only, and want a smaller machine at a lower 
price. The iPF5000 is twice the size of the 3800 for the same size prints.

Choice is a wonderful thing...

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


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