Digital BW, The Print

"Tought Choice"

....as I read it:  a refub 2400 is $509.15 AFTER Epson rebate...NOT  
$425.00.

terry


On Aug 30, 2007, at 12:53 PM, chriskjezp wrote:

> For the benefit of anyone else who may be facing the same decision,
> here's how the current cost difference breaks down between the R1800 &
> R2400:
>
> Refurbished R2400 = $500
> minus rebate - $ 75
> -------------------------
> Total R2400 = $425
>
> Refurbished R1800 = $350
> minus rebate - $ 75
> plus MIS MK ink + $ 30
> plus QTR + $ 50
> ------------------------
> Total R1800 = $355
>
> Cost of new ink cartridges for both printers seem to be equivalent
> (though I'm not sure yet about ink usage). For me this means I'll be
> choosing almost entirely based upon subjective considerations.
>
> The R1800 (with the 100% carbon approach) offers the highest standard
> in archival B&W on matte papers, as well as great color prints on
> matte papers (with Paul's approach) and glossy papers (using Epson
> inks). The potential downsides are those that Clayton mentioned:
> clogging, refilling and rechipping carts and an extra layer of
> complexity (QTR).
>
> The R2400 offers archival quality probably sufficient for most
> people's needs (I realize that is highly subjective), a streamlined
> and intuitive B&W workflow, excellent color and B&W results with both
> glossy and matte papers (though you have to swap) with no additional
> software, custom curves, tweaking, etc. However, most people say that
> color glossy results are better on the R1800.
>
> Their dimensions and weight are almost exactly the same, and their are
> custom paper profiles widely available for both.
>
> Tough choice!
>
>
> 



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