Digital BW, The Print

From: "David Sinai" 
Subject: [Digital BW] MIS Archival inks vs. Epson 2200 Chromatic Inks


> Hi,
> 
> I am contemplating the purchase of the Epson 2200.  However, I was 
> told that the inks from MIS are outstanding and I should strongly 
> consider a printer that is compatible with their inks. As far as I 
> know, MIS inks are not compatible with the 2200.
> 
> Can anyone comment on the Epson 2200 inks and how they compare to 
> MIS? Does anyone use 3rd party inks with the 2200?
> 
> Can anyone comment on their oveall experience with the 2200? My goal 
> is to use the printer for both B/W and Color.
> 
> Thanks,
> David

> Hi David
> The 2200s B/W out of the box is pretty much unusable,
> it looks okay overall (sharpness, smoothness etc.) but
> it shifts color in different lighting conditions. Its
> greeny in some light and pinky in other, its very
> noticeable and icky. I use MIS-VM inks in a dedicated
> B/W printer and its great. I use the 2200 for color.
> But if you want to use the 2200 for B/W as well as
> color try out the free OPM printer that compliments
> Bowhouse's IJM software. I have been messing with it
> the past few days while my B/W printer has been hidden
> from some dusty house remodeling. It gives by far the
> best B/W results I have gotten from the 2200. I still
> like my MIS set up better, but OPM is a viable and
> cheap option for the 2200.
>
> John E
>
> Here is the IJM link
> http://www.bowhaus.com/inkjetcontrol/