Digital BW, The Print

Scott,

I am you several weeks ago!!

I too am/was a "wet" printer.

I purchased a Nikon D300 and decided to move into the digital world.

I initially purchased an Epson 1400 and spent a great deal of time 
money and effort in paper, inks ect....yeilding in frustration.

Don't misunderstand me the 1400 is a fine printer, but if you are 
used to printing blank and white on glossy paper this is not the best 
way to go.  I too orginially debated on 1400 vs 2400.  Like I said, 
after wasting a great deal of money and time went with the 2400.  
This in my opinion was the way to go.  The Advanced Black and White 
portion of the printer driver is excellent.

With a calibrated montior I had black and white prints with no color 
cast on glossy paper that look great "out of the box"!!!!

It took me about 1 hour to unpack and print my first great looking 
print.  I only wish I had followed my original instinct and purchased 
the 2400 out of the gate.  Yes, it is more expensive, but I would 
have spent less had I gone that way to begin with.

Just my two cents!!

Good luck in whatever you decide! :)

Joe
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "niteowl1004" 
<cohen.scott@...> wrote:
>
> Hello all!
> 
> I am just starting to move into the digital age, have been a 
> traditonal "wet" printer for many years. I am looking for a starter 
> printer to get working with, but with 13" width.I have been 
debating 
> on an epson 1280, or the new 1400. Any suggestions would be great!
> 
> Scott
>