Digital BW, The Print

Hello,

I have a 1400 and a 3800 and they both work great. If you don't need the
size of the 3800 the 1400 is excellent. I have been trying a variety of MIS
inks using refillable cartridges and am now using the C6 formula from Paul
Roark. You can't beat it for under $200. The only problem I have had is when
using glossy paper I have had some minor tire markings on the print but for
matte it is not an issue. As for the 3800 there are some CIS available and I
am using one without issue but I still have not seen refillable cartridges
for this printer. Being able to use other inks is an advantage. Hope this
helps.

Gary Wagner 

 

From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
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Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 5:53 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] First printer: Does Epson 1400 still make sense?

 

First time poster looking to buy first printer, having given up on setting
up a traditional darkroom. I've been reading back posts for the last several
weeks and kind of decided that the 1400 with some variation of Eboni 6 would
give me the look that I'm after. (Also being enticed by the 3800 but don't
really need the size.)

But I'm wondering if the 1400 still makes any sense as a new purchase, given
the uncertainty of Eboni inks continuing. Might it be time to just go with
the latest technology (3800) instead?

Cost of printer not really an issue, but I'm sure ink costs will be
annoying.

Thanks for your thoughts.





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