QTR-Quadtone RIP

I'm looking at upgraded 2 printers in my Studio, an Epson R1900 and an Epson 7600.  Both of these 'current' printers are in good condition and are performing well.  I'd like to dedicate one of them to B&W work and the question is which one should it be?

At one time I was reasonably current with the paper, ink and software options available for dedicated B&W, but (alas) I'm now probably years behind the times.

I'd appreciate thoughts and recommendations.

Thanks in advance, 

Fred Drury
Markland Imaging.

fotofred2 <fotofred2@...> wrote:


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> I'm looking at upgraded 2 printers in my Studio, an Epson R1900 and an
> Epson 7600. Both of these 'current' printers are in good condition and are
> performing well. I'd like to dedicate one of them to B&W work and the
> question is which one should it be?
>

The 1900 could be used like the 1800 for the 3-MK (Eboni) approach.  (See
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/R1800.htm)  The problem with that is that
with only MK, the smoothness is a bit less than you might want if you like
grainless skies, etc.

I consider the 7600 a modern printer in terms of its cart design and drop
size.  So, it's a good one for wide format B&W.  I use Carbon-6 (user mixed
Eboni-6) as the main ink in my 7800.  It's 100% carbon for the ultimate in
lightfastness and image stability.  See
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-6.pdf and
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf.  Previously I've use K4 +
(See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/4K+.pdf) for matte + glossy & variable
tones.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com




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