Digital BW, The Print

>...
>Also, having just read Clayton's post in which he explains 
>why he's sticking with the 2400 for now, he mentions clogging,

I've had both and find no 2400 advantage here.

> leaking poppet valves (??),

MIS uses the same carts for both.

> resetting chips, refilling carts 

Same if you use MIS.  The difference may be Epson OEM v. MIS.  There, of
course, one is looking at a major price difference.

>and the extra software layer (QTR) as disadvantages (for him, at least)

All else being equal, I'd like to print from Photoshop with a standard
driver also.  The Epson driver is also faster.  But QTR gives me the
controls I need to get the results I like -- on lots of different printers.
So, I'm a major fan of QTR.  I think it is easy to learn and worth learning
for those who like to get involved at that level -- which is definitely not
everyone.

>I assume the clogging, leaking poppet valves, resetting chips
>and refilling carts refer to the possible issues that arise 
>using MIS bulk inks and carts? 

I think it must be. 

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com