I have not used a 3880, my experience with the 7880 is using the Epson driver 1440 matte black , unidirectional for DTP photogravure, I am experimenting with the P800 and QTR for DTP with satisfactory results(using your recommendations), I do not plan to put any money to resuscitate my older 7880. When dead I will purchase a new 24 inch Sure Color Printer. For B&W prints I do not believe third party inks provide any advantage over Epson, and are no longer less expensive.
From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com <QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 7:53 PM
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Need 24" printer recommendation for QTR and refillables
Thanks Russel. Based solely on the numbers published by Epson for the 78XX and my 3880, I conclude that print quality and resolution should be the same. Has that been your experience? (assuming you have made that comparison)
dk
On 10/10/19 5:43 PM, Russell Welch rcwelch121@outlook.com [QuadtoneRIP] wrote:
The 78xx series is good depending on your needs many around in various states, currently on ebay one with bad magenta channel for $50 if willing to pick it up in western NE. I use a 7880 with only the black matte channel for DTP photogravure, the rest of crts filled with distilled water.
From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com <QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 6:22 PM
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Need 24" printer recommendation for QTR and refillables
I am looking for suggestions about which 24" printer might best suit my needs for QTR with refillable cartridges.
° Can use readily available refillable cartridges
° Is less likely to clog
° Isn't plagued by Epson trying to lock me out of my own printer (if such a thing exists)
One sort of related question, too, please... What is the transport system in the 4900 series printer? Is it like the larger printers or the 17" and smaller printers?
Thanks.
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David Kachel
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Artist-Photographer
Fine B&W Photographs & Photogravures
Inventor of Selective Latent Image Manipulation Techniques
Author — 21st Century Dry Film Polymer (Direct-to-Plate) Photogravure