Digital BW, The Print

Thanks again Johnny. I checked out the Epson site and saw a refurb 
2400 for $500. Is that a good price?

Alan

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Johnny Eades" 
<jeades1@...> wrote:
>
> Alan,
> 
> You'll get many responses on this question. I'd look on Epson's 
site 
> for a refurbished printer and Ebay (if you are comfortable buying 
on 
> the site}.It is preferable for me to go to a real store where I can 
> look eye to eye with someong.Unless you are printing to sell, I'd 
> stick with one good printer. I use the R2400 and print both color 
and 
> BW with good results on both. The printer driver has an Advanced 
> Black and White mode that is working well for me right now. I've 
> tried other methods (Piezography, Black Only, QTR) This may change 
as 
> I grow and learn more about the magic of this medium.
> 
> Your friend in Photography,
> 
> Johnny
> 
> > Do you think it's worth it to have a dedicated b&w printer? 
> > 
> > Thanks again,
> > 
> > Alan
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Johnny 
Eades" 
> > <jeades1@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In 
> DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "atrembly2001" 
> > > <atrembly@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Greetings Group,
> > > > 
> > > > I am a new member with a traditional b&w film/darkroom 
> background 
> > > and 
> > > > now converted to digital. I've been blown away by the quality 
> of 
> > > some 
> > > > b&w digital prints I saw recently and am totally fascinated 
> with 
> > > > creating b&w images from the rgb digital pix I am taking now. 
I 
> > > work 
> > > > in PSCS and am reasonably proficient. I'm fairly pleased with 
> the 
> > > > channel mixer style of creating b&w (but always open to 
trying 
> > new 
> > > > methods) and I'm ready to take the next step and print. I 
need 
> > some 
> > > > recommendations and advice for:
> > > > 
> > > > Printers - I have a preference for HP products but will 
listen 
> to 
> > > > group wisdom
> > > > 
> > > > Inks - I'm guessing that I must replace the standard color 
inks 
> > > with 
> > > > grayscale inks - what is involved, software, drivers, etc? 
Who 
> > > makes 
> > > > the best inks?
> > > > 
> > > > Papers - I print alot so super expensive papers are not good 
> for 
> > my 
> > > > wallet. I tend to favor matte or semi-gloss papers and 
> sometimes 
> > > > print duotone
> > > > 
> > > > Any and all help and advice is much appreciated.
> > > > 
> > > > Alan Trembly
> > > > atrembly@
> > > >
> > > Printers--Most of us on this group use Epson printers I think. 
I 
> > > started with an Epson 1280--in fact I went through two of them 
> > before 
> > > getting the Epson 2400. Now this is my printer of choice.
> > > 
> > > Inks--I use the 2400 with replacement inks from MIS 
> > > (www.inksupply.com) and am printing both BW and COLOR with them 
> to 
> > my 
> > > satisfaction. Another choice of inks is from Cone 
> > > (www.inkjetmall.com). I haven't used them though.
> > > 
> > > Papers--Most of my personal printing is on Epsoh HW Matte paper 
> and 
> > > the rare print for others is on the same paper. If I ever sell 
> > > prints, I'll go to a better grade paper. You should get many 
> > > responses from here on the different papers.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Your friend in Photography,
> > > 
> > > Johnny
> > >
> >
>