Digital BW, The Print

djon43 wrote:
> http://www.inkjetart.com/hp/B9180/
> 
> This review seems convincing (as much as any review could be).
> Inkjetart has been totally reliable in the past in their evaluations
> of paper, ink, and printers.  
> 
> Check their  observations about carbon and comparison to 2400. I've
> not been blown away by 2400 B&W work that I've seen...it's OK,
> evidently easier for some to work with than 2200, but prints aren't
> better on matte paper than 2200 used well. It's about time to retire
> my 2200, time marches on...
> 
> Anybody here use HP B9180 ? What papers? Is your experience in line
> with inkjetart's highly detailed review? 

I do not have one but you should check what Neil Snape has 
written about it.

http://www.neilsnape.com/HP9180_review.htm

It doesn't have the gloss enhancer of a Z3100 but for the 
rest it is close in quality in color and B&W to the Z2100 
model but with a better image processing. The image 
processing and its dithering are second to none as I 
understand it. A friend bought it for his son but he can't 
let it go despite the fact that he has an Epson 9800 and a 
Canon iPF9000 in his shop. Loves the print quality for 
smaller prints.

There's a new very similar model introduced that should 
become cheaper than the B9180 in time. The B9180 is not that 
expensive either. The carts hold 27 ML each. Comparing the 
Epsons to it, the decision often falls for the 3800 because 
it comes loaded with more ink. No mention then on how much 
ink the last wastes in cleaning etc and black ink switches 
where the B9180 is frugal on inks. Counting all aspects 
including neutral B&W, gloss + matte, the integrated 
calibration and the excellent fade properties of the Vivera 
pigment the B9180 may be a better choice than the 3800 if A3 
is big enough.

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Met vriendelijke groeten,Ernst


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