Digital BW, The Print

Alright this whole two-printers-is-the-only-option-movement is bugging me.
It is one thing to suggest that two 1280s is an economical solution for
many.  For those that can afford the money and space then yes. I agree that
in the grand scheme of things, and particularly those relating to high-end
photography equipment, it¹s not outrageous.  Two 2100s?  Hmmm... Not toooo
bad on space and again depending on your budget, maybe.  Two 4000s?
Hmmm...need a lot of space and quite a lot of money.  They each retail for
£1,757 so that¹s £3,514 (USD 6,466).  Two 7600s?  That will set you back
£5,863 (USD 10,788).  Two 9600s?  Well that¹s £10,563 (USD 19,436).  Or
maybe you really need two 2100s and two 9600s?  So the answer is not that
simple.  Fabulous advances in technology have brought the wonderful medium
of photography to a great number of people.  But a decision to buy another
or a new printer will always depend on an individual¹s circumstances.  For
some it is a business.  For others it is a hobby.  In either case it is an
investment that costs money.    There is nothing wrong with the pursuit of
excellent colour and B&W from a single printer and inkset or a single
printer and two ink sets.  So perhaps it¹s not always simple.  Or maybe I
should sell my Ferrari and buy a couple of 4000s, a couple of 9600s and a
22mp Leaf back for my Contax 645...I might even have a little left over for
ink.


From: "photographyworks" <photographyworks@...>
Reply-To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 20:27:31 -0000
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Epson 4000 B&W: neutrality and metamerism

Sure you have to dedicate a printer to b§W. Al other options are
crazy.
YOu have to buy a second printer for color. OK? It´s very simple,
isn´t it?




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