Digital BW, The Print

The 1270 is fine unless you want your work to look like it's from another printer. I use mine for Black channel printing - rather than gray ink printing. Try to remember that looks come and go, and, everyone wants to sell you something  :  )

While my 1270 can be fussy when it dries up, I'm happy with it and the old 3000 & 640 4-colors. Printing is a matter of taste, so you might explore the 1270 at minimal cost first. Go through all the sampler paks you can find and get some idea where you want to go.


gar

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On 10/13/2008 at 9:34 PM martinrspellman wrote:

>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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