Digital BW, The Print

Yesterday I took delivery of a new R2400.  By the end of the day, I had managed to 
produce a very acceptable print using the ABW mode, with guidance from Clayton Jones's 
very valuable essays.  Although I didn't time the printing of a full page (8.5x11) image, it 
was very fast compared to my old workhorse, the 1160.

I examined the print with a 10x loupe.  There were no dots, none.  The tonal gradations 
were very smooth everywhere.  After I clean up my ABW workflow, I expect even more 
impressive results.  I then expect to switch over to QTR and MIS inks in the near future.  
For now, I'm having a lot of fun with very little effort.

I have two dozen prints (made on the 1160) matted, framed and ready for an exhibit in 
August at the Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury, VT.  After seeing the results from 
the 2400, I'm going to scrap the lot and do them over.  A labor of love.

Added notes:

The R2400 is a rather expensive printer, but as I mentioned in a previous post, Epson has 
a "loyalty" program for repeat customers: 25% off in the case of the R2400.

Also, a previous post mentioned Bill Kennedy's book, "The Photographer's Guide to the 
Digital Darkroom."  I'll second the recommendation; it's an excellent book that cuts 
through much of the arcana associated with getting a good print, either color or b&w.  
Check for reduced prices on Amazon.com

Now I've got to get out there and take more pictures!

Harry Lockwood

Hello Harry,

>Yesterday I took delivery of a new R2400...

Congrats on the new 2400.  As you are already finding, it's a great
printer in many ways.

I also appreciate your positive mention of my articles.  It is
gratifying because it has always been my goal to help people get
started quickly and easily and have success with a minimum of
frustration.  So thanks for the good feedback and may you have many
wonderful BW prints and no clogs forever!

Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm

Harry, congrats on your new printer. Sounds like you're
having a blast.

Your comment on the loyalty program finally registered
with me. What was the deal? Does it apply if you are 
replacing a busted printer or just have a previously 
registered printer?

You mentioned a 14 day limit of some kind in your earlier 
post -- meaning they offer the discount, you have 14 days
to take them up on it? Or some absolute date limits?

Thanks,
David


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "hflockwood"
<hflockwood@...> wrote:
>
> Yesterday I took delivery of a new R2400.  By the end of the day, I
had managed to 
> produce a very acceptable print using the ABW mode, with guidance
from Clayton Jones's 
> very valuable essays.  Although I didn't time the printing of a full
page (8.5x11) image, it 
> was very fast compared to my old workhorse, the 1160.
> 
> I examined the print with a 10x loupe.  There were no dots, none. 
The tonal gradations 
> were very smooth everywhere.  After I clean up my ABW workflow, I
expect even more 
> impressive results.  I then expect to switch over to QTR and MIS
inks in the near future.  
> For now, I'm having a lot of fun with very little effort.
> 
> I have two dozen prints (made on the 1160) matted, framed and ready
for an exhibit in 
> August at the Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury, VT.  After
seeing the results from 
> the 2400, I'm going to scrap the lot and do them over.  A labor of love.
> 
> Added notes:
> 
> The R2400 is a rather expensive printer, but as I mentioned in a
previous post, Epson has 
> a "loyalty" program for repeat customers: 25% off in the case of the
R2400.
> 
> Also, a previous post mentioned Bill Kennedy's book, "The
Photographer's Guide to the 
> Digital Darkroom."  I'll second the recommendation; it's an
excellent book that cuts 
> through much of the arcana associated with getting a good print,
either color or b&w.  

> Check for reduced prices on Amazon.com
> 
> Now I've got to get out there and take more pictures!
> 
> Harry Lockwood
>

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "David Wroblewski" 
<dawroblewski@...> wrote:
>
> Harry, congrats on your new printer. Sounds like you're
> having a blast.
> 
> Your comment on the loyalty program finally registered
> with me. What was the deal? Does it apply if you are 
> replacing a busted printer or just have a previously 
> registered printer?
> 
> You mentioned a 14 day limit of some kind in your earlier 
> post -- meaning they offer the discount, you have 14 days
> to take them up on it? Or some absolute date limits?
> 
> Thanks,
> David
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "hflockwood"
> <hflockwood@> wrote:
> >
> > Yesterday I took delivery of a new R2400.  

SNIP

> > Added notes:
> > 
> > The R2400 is a rather expensive printer, but as I mentioned in a
> previous post, Epson has 
> > a "loyalty" program for repeat customers: 25% off in the case of the
> R2400.
> > 


I'll respond to both Davids with this post.

My 1160 apparently died (turns out it didn't.)  I called Epson to see about a repair.  The 
Epson person mentioned a "loyalty" program if I were interested in a new printer, and that 
I had 14 days to exercise the option once offered.  I took advantage of the opportunity to 
buy an R2400 at 25% off.  I was told that the program was aimed at people who have 
bought Epson printers in the past (I've purchased 5 of them over the years.)  When I 
wanted to add extra ink carts, she told me that the program (discount) applied only to 
printers, and that the discount amount was model specific.

The best way to get more info on the program would be to call the Epson Store.

Good luck.

Harry Lockwood

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "hflockwood" 
<hflockwood@...> wrote:
>
> Yesterday I took delivery of a new R2400.  By the end of the day, I 
had managed to 
> produce a very acceptable print using the ABW mode, with guidance 
from Clayton Jones's 
> very valuable essays.  Although I didn't time the printing of a full 
page (8.5x11) image, it 
> was very fast compared to my old workhorse, the 1160.
> Harry Lockwood
>
Congratulations on getting a 2400.  I have one and love it.  The ABW 
is incredible and really performs.  

keithz
kzarts.com