Digital BW, The Print

I bought a refurb Epson 2400 from
the Epson Store for just a bit over
$500. 

It has three black inks.

Does a wonderful job on B&W!

Russ
R.E. Baker
Photography
rebphoto@...
www.rebphoto.smugmug.com
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----- Original Message ----- 
  From: martinrspellman 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 5:34 PM
  Subject: [Digital BW] Printer for B&W only


  Hi,

  I hope this question isn't too common. I searched but didn't find
  anything too relevant. I am also a newbie as far as B&W printing is
  concerned, so I apologize in advance for my ignorance.

  I want to purchase a printer/ink system exclusively for B&W printing.
  I already have a color printer that I am very happy with (an Epson
  R1900 that I got at a great price from a friend). However it only has
  one black cartridge so the B&W output is not very good.

  I have an unused Epson 1270 lying around and have read a little on
  Paul Roark's website about using the MIS Ultra Tone FS inks with this
  printer. Do you think this is a good way to go? Are there other 
  used printers to look for instead that would be significantly better?

  I am willing to spend up to $500 for a B&W printer if necessary, but
  thought that with this printer (or another inexpensive used or
  refurbed printer) I could spend the money on ink and paper instead. 

  Any comments would be appreciated.

  Thanks.

  Marty



   

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