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> Paul Roark wrote:
>
> > I'd stick with Epson printers and dedicated B&W pigments for entry level
> > B&W.
> >
> > The R200, being a hextone printer, can make smoother prints than the
> C86.
> > However, the C86 may still be the easiest, and the improvement in
> smoothness
> > may not be visible in most prints.
> >
> > I'll be making an EZ formula for the R200 soon, which MIS will mix and
> sell,
> > I assume, since there seems to be quite a bit of interest in it. (I
> have an
> > R200 which will probably replace my C86, which needs its waste pads
> replaced
> > -- and is probably not worth paying a service person to do.)
> >
> > Some have also used UT7 and other variable-tone solutions in it, with
> QTR to
> > make curves. UT2 also works in the R200, but some curves will probably
> be
> > needed, and I do NOT intend to make a set of RGB Photoshop curves for
> the
> > printer, so either the EZ approach or QTR will be the workflow. With an
> EZ
> > approach, I might make a few monotone/grayscale curves if needed to
> > linearize for proofing purposes. (I use the small printers as everyday
> > printers and for making small proof prints that will then be printed on
> the
> > 7500 or 7600.) It'll be a few weeks before I get to the R200 project.
> >
> > Paul
> > www.PaulRoark.com
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> > > thom999manson
> > > Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 11:09 AM
> > > To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [Digital BW] Advice on an A4 B&W printer.
> > >
> > > I have recently decided to buy an A4 inkjet that will be dedicated
> > > to B&W work. However, I really don't know which one to go for.
> > >
> > > My options, as I see them now, are
> > >
> > > 1) Epson C86 (£58) with MIS EZ Ultratone cartridges (~£30)
> > >
> > >
> > > 2) Epson R200 (£61) with Generations QuadBlack (GQ) ink (~£52) + £30
> > > for the driver
> > >
> > > 3) HP Photosmart 7960 (£50)
> > >
> > >
> > > The problem with the HP is that I have to use their ink and paper,
> > > so running costs are higher, and I believe it is not easy to get
> > > matt or fibre papers.
> > >
> > > The Epson printers are a bit more expensive, but cheaper to run.
> > > Does the 6 ink R200 give better results than the 4 ink C86?
> > >
> > > What do you think? Any help would be much appreciated.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Thomas
> > >
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