Paul et al,
Thanks for the feedback. Would you, or anyone else, recommend
for or against a CFS with the 2200?
I'm keen to avoid costly cart replacement, but then again, I don't
want the CFS to upset the delicate balance of a functioning printer.
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark"
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> If you're looking at new printers, the 2200 is the best, with the
1280 just
> about as good in terms of image quality. [My recommendation of the
1280 is
> contingent on the sponge-less carts being available and working as
well as
> they have so far. (See http://www.inksupply.com/spongless_carts.cfm)]
>
> You'll find the UT7 and UT2 curves much easier than the old curves.
With
> both systems you can use the Y position to have glop, a super-light
UT-FS-Y,
> or any number of custom inks.
>
> If you're looking at used and print only matte and monotone, the
2000P is an
> excellent UT-FS printer -- best dmax.
>
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Mike
> > Gerra
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 11:15 AM
> > To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Digital BW] With what should I replace my once trusty Epson
> > 1160?
> >
> >
> >
> > Well,
> > After 3 good years, my once trusty Epson 1160 has finally bitten the
> > dust. I cannot unclog the Y head, and have tried every recommended
> > solution, literally and metaphorically.
> >
> > So, now with a gallery exhibit looming, I am looking for printer
> > recommendations, with following specs: max paper width 13 inches;
> > adaptable to CFS; dedicate to B+W; UT inks; various archival papers.
> >
> > I've been very pleased with MIS inkset with my 1160, and have become
> > reasonably good in using and building my own curves. So, a printer
> > with similar workflow / characteristics would be great.
> >
> > Oh well, I'm off now to the back yard where I plan to give my 1160 a
> > decent burial (after kicking it a few more times)! Thanks.
> >
> >
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