Digital BW, The Print

Clayton -

Thanks for the tips. Once the 2400 is in my possession, I will be  
able to play with it to get the right combo of things I need. I  
rarely print large, but I have Houston FotoFest coming up in March  
and am printing one of my portfolios 13x19. The work I am doing now,  
however, is no larger than 8x10, if that. Honestly, the price of the  
inks are comparable to the R1800, at least on atlex.com, so I am not  
in for too much of a shock. I usually need to replace cartridges  
every other month or so.

AnnMarie

AnnMarie Tornabene
www.annmarietornabene.net

On Dec 21, 2007, at 11:04 PM, Clayton Jones wrote:

> 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
>
>
> 







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