Digital BW, The Print

Epson 1160 - NOT Designed to print on thick papers! Don't print your wedding
photos with these - your marriage may last 50 years but these won't! etc.

Nij

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Morrison [mailto:rmorrison@...]
> Sent: 05 November 2001 17:59
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Lyson SG Inks/Piezo Complaining
>
>
> On 11/5/01 10:26 AM, "jeffm@..." <jeffm@...> wrote:
>
> > If you are a Newbie and just go to the IJM website, Piezography is
> > touted as miracle. There is noting on the web site to indicate many of
> > the products limitations / shortcomings. So you order the expensive
> > starter kit and buy a dedicated printer with very high expectations.
> > Once you get the kit and fire it up... if you run in to problems, you
> > start reading and searching through the Piezography list. On that list
> > is where Cone & Co. make there disclosures of the shortcomings /
> > limitations of the product / process. It is a set up for potential major
> > disappointment... hence customer dissatisfaction in some cases.
>
> You will find the statement about Glossy papers on their website
> as well as
> an extensive list of maintenance issues related to what to do when your
> printer clogs.  I read extensive threads on this list (which was clearly
> marked on their site) before I bought the inks.  I think there is
> plenty of
> accessible info out there.
>
>
> I think, if you take a step back, you will realize that you have
> unrealistic
> marketing expectations.
>
> "Ford Rangers are great except that you have to take them in every six
> months for servicing and recalls and they won't tow anything over a
> wheelbarrow, so hurry out and buy one today!"
>
> Nobody, no matter what they sell, does that...including Epson!  Epson
> "Archival" Matte...really!
>
> Robert