Digital BW, The Print

Hello AnnMarie,

>I actually have to go with the 2400, simply because I can't afford 
>the 3800. 

I've had a 2400 for 28 months now (August, 2005) and it's been a dream
machine.  During that time it has had only three minor clogs, each
after sitting idle for 3 to 5 weeks.  I am always extremely busy and
am not inclined to fiddle with hardware very much, so it's been a
delight to have a printer that I just turn on and it works (especially
after three previous printers that were always requiring attention in
some way or another and clogged on a regular basis).  I'm now able to
concentrate fully on the photography part.  Previous to the 2400, the
printer and it's demands took up a significant portion of the time and
effort devoted to making prints.

It's secret is a combination of well made hardware, a great software
approach (ABW mode), and the K3 inks.  The ABW system produces very
fine results and is easy to use.  Article #9 at the link below
contains an outline for a simple workflow.  It's really a fine printer.  

I make lots of prints, but most are 8x10-ish or less, occasionally
some 11x14s.  My ink costs have averaged just under $20/month.  I
usually get inks from Atlex or somewhere else having a sale.  If you
make lots of 11x14s then you'll use a lot of ink.  But there are CIS
systems available for it, so there are options.

Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm