Digital BW, The Print

Paul et al -
 
With referencee to the 1.5 picoliter drop of the 1900:  It turns out that
the USA version of the 1900 has a 3.0 picoliter drop while the overseas EU
version has a 1.5 picoliter drop ---- two different print heads on the same
model number printer.    The Epson UK web site notes that the R1900 is
"1.5pl (minimum) with Variable-sized Droplet Technology with Ultra Micro
DotT."  On the other hand, the Epson USA site states "Our Advanced
MicroPiezo print head with AMC (Advanced Meniscus Control) is at the core of
the Epson Stylus Photo R1900. This permanent, high-performance print head
can create variable sized droplets as small as 3.0 picoliters and place them
with incredible precision."   See:

 
<http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=y
es&infoType=TiD&oid=63073901&category=Products>
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=ye
s&infoType=TiD&oid=63073901&category=Products

Curiosity got me so I called Epson.   While the model number is R1900 for
both countries, the serial numbers and cartage numbers are different in the
UK compared to the USA/Canada serial numbers and cart numbers.  Epson uses
different print heads in each country.  As the Epson tech told me, you're
better off with the UK model but then you have to order from the UK and
you'll have different carts.  

Tom

 

 



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