Digital BW, The Print

Ernst  wrote:

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> Paul, that article is confusing.
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I agree.  Like a post Epson has the information about the printer is vague.
 The Epson materials and the article may be talking about the Epson head
technology in general and not about what the pictured printer actually uses.

I guess this might raise the interesing issue that if the technology in
general allows 1.5 pl drops, could a rip tap into that capability.


I do not expect a wide format with 1.5 picoliter droplets if they can not
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As you noted, it's different for the photo printing market.  For that
market, it may be that a wider format Claria printer would be the most
likely to carry the 1.5 pl technology, and for photographers, I doubt
they'd go above 17 inches (43 cm, or close)  like the 4000 series.

Frankly, part of me hopes they never do produce a larger Claria printer.
 That gives us B&W dedicated ink mixers a unique technology. The 4000 with
the Epson/Noritsu dyes and a roll of Red River metallic paper makes a
rather amazing combination.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com


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