Digital BW, The Print

sarah, 

if you get anything about this printer it's that it doesn't reproduce shadows well. i can't speak
about BO3, but the r1800 uses an inferior algorithm to the 3800 (and from what i've read, the
r2400) in it's method of rendering dot coverage in shadow detail. i found the 1800 interpolated
large expanses of shadow and even some mid-tones into amorphous blobs, lacking smooth, realistic
gradients. some people see it right away, others don't, and i suppose it depends upon your style
of photography and printing requirements. i noticed it right away but several others only noticed
it only after i placed the image on a light table. but once u notice it, it the blobs don't go
away. obviously, the determining factor is your own eye, your own needs vs. budget, and the
expectations of your clients. i also found the color accuracy of my particular copy markedly off,
most apparent by the rendering of shadowy flesh tones in oranegy hues. epson claimed this was a
defect and took back the printer. ithe 3800, otoh, matched my expectations right out of the box
and is superior in every regard but sharpness: the r1800 clearly prints w/ smaller dots. however,
this trade-off doesn't win over color accuracy, imo.

tom

 
--- Sarah Renkes <sagaface@...> wrote:

> I have read a few laments regarding inconsistencies in the r1800, and I am considering 
> purchasing one. Do you all find it is typically the refurbished units, brand new, or doesn't 
> it matter? In a nutshell, just what do you think it's biggest problems are, and finally, have 
> you found the pros to outweigh it's cons......or not.
> 
> I'm mainly going to use it for BO3.
> 
> Anyone?
> 
> Sarah
> 
> 


       
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