Digital BW, The Print

This is my dilemma.  I need another printer and the 3000 has everything I 
want (larger print size, larger paper, 4 colors).  But all the problems with 
the 3000 prevent me from making a purchase decision.  

Any words of wisdom...especially from 3000 users?

Helene

<< If you were going to go out and invest in a new printer to use with 

MIS VM which would you buy the 1280 or a 2000P? >>

> This is my dilemma.  I need another printer and the 3000 has 
everything I want (larger print size, larger paper, 4 colors).  But 
all the problems with the 3000 prevent me from making a purchase 
decision.  
> 
> Any words of wisdom...especially from 3000 users?
> 
> Helene

Helene,

I use a 3000 and have not had any problems that I can
remember with ink or paper jams...haven't quite figured
out where the best spot to feed through the banner slot
is though to get the image in the (not quite) middle.
An occassional 'head cleaning' cycle needs to be run.
Started with Epson Inks and have been using Lysonic E inks lately.

I sometimes wonder if a particular ink system seems prone 
to 'clogging' that the 3000 would be a better choice with it's
larger spit.  Course the fineness of a print may not be what
some of the other printers offer with 4 picoliters...

In the last exchange Paul Roark's print on a 3000 looked better
than what I have pulled off mine so far.  I chalk that up to a 
matter of time and experience (I'll catch up).

Haven't worked through the last print exchange completely and
I was going to make a mental decision about printers and 
potential after that.

Last, I adjust my expectations to my skill and the medium.
An image needs to be made with the potential of the method
considered.

Sincerely,

Cleavis