Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "mark_aiken"
<maiken@...> wrote:
>
> Please forgive asking such a basic question, but I have been going
> over Paul Roark's website, the printing guide linked to from this
> group, the various MIS inkset descriptions, and other material for
> nearly two hours and only getting more and more buried. It is
> particularly confusing that the various materials have all been
> last-updated at wildly varying times...
> 
> My question: I have a now-aging Epson 2200. Color output is vivid, but
> I have always been disappointed in its B&W performance, especially
> after seeing well-executed carbon-inkset prints. I am interested in
> converting it to B&W-only. I am quite fond of Moab's Entrada Natural
> paper and plan to keep using it unless someone thinks this is a
> terrible idea.
> 
> I would greatly appreciate it if someone could please help me
understand:
> 
> - What is the best low-to-medium-hassle inkset I should start with? I
> have a flatbed scanner but no colorimeter or density meter, and would
> prefer not to purchase either. I am willing to do some experimentation
> to profile my printer but would be delighted with a reasonably good
> canned profile.
> 
> - Is there a reasonably-priced (not new retail) alternative to the
> 2200 that would enable me to use a significantly better inkset? I
> would consider getting a second printer on the used market if the 2200
> would mean too many compromises. On the other hand I am happy to stick
> with the 2200 if it will let me use a reasonably good inkset.
> 
> Many thanks!
> 
> Mark


Hi Mark:  I have been using MIS UT7 inks in my 2200 for several years.
Nice prints, no clogs, even if I let the printer sit unused for
several weeks. Paula
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