Digital BW, The Print

Bill,

Choice of printers is somewhat driven by your choice of ink set and
available software workflow. At least for the quads.

Switching inks on a printer can be a pain so try to dedicate a B&W printer.

If you want to put your toe in the water with the quad inks, try a 1280 and
see how you like it. The 3000 does have its feeding problems.

Does Adobe Photoshop really utilize dual CPU's? I assume you are using a
Win2000 or XP OS? Find out before you buy the box.

After silver printing for several decades it has taken me about 14 months to
get my Photoshop/inkjet printing skills to a level where I feel I am happy
with the results. But I am very picky.

Let us know how it goes.

Martin Wesley

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Giffen" <wagge@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 9:09 AM
Subject: [Digital BW] Getting started


> Just got back from PMA, and while there was only a small percent of B&W ,
> what I did see I liked. Now to get started and make some prints. I have
> several questions
> 1. I have funds for a 7000 printer but I could start on a 3000 and migrate
> up. I also wanted a 7500 for color work, I would really like the 10000 but
I
> do not think I can justify the need. I have about 10k or so to spend on my
> printing setup. What would experienced printers recommend. I also plan on
> money for supplies
> 2. I have 5 computers on my network, and I am installing a dual Amd 1900
> machine for Photoshop. Should I setup one of the other 5 as a print server
> or just use my dual machine?
> 3. Any other thoughts as I get started.
>
> Oh, my work will be commisioned pictures, I have one client who wants 4 or
5
> pictures for his study of him duck hunting with his dogs. I quoted him 750
> ea framed 16x20s
>
> I have several other clients that need specific shots like the one above.
>
> How long will it take to produce quality work ( assuming I have a good
file
> to start with) 1- month, 6- months
>
> Thanks for any help.
> Bill Giffen
> HOuston Texas
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