Digital BW, The Print

Hello Mike,

> I have been using a 1280 with the UT2 inset. My printer has the 
> problem in that the LM head is not longer working after repeated 
> cleaning. I even injected the MIS cleaner through that nozzile but 
> it did not help. The printer was repaired less then a year ago with 
> a similar problem which turned out to be electrical. I don'tthink it 
> is worth sending out for repairs again. I can pick up a very lightly 
> used 2200 for a good price. What is the difference between the UT2 
> and UT7 inks? Can I still use my inks (I just bought some so have a 
> lot left). Is the 2200 a good printer to work with? will there ever 
> be spongless carts for it?  My other option is to wait for the 3800, 
> use it for awhile as is until there are 3rd party inks and carts for 
> it. 


>Find it hard to justify the new price for a 2400.

I agree with everything Paul and Michael said, both valid
perspectives.  Here's something else to consider re the 2400.  If you
were to get a 2400 and use either the K3 inks or the MIS K4 equivalent
in the ABW mode (with or without the Y=LLK option), you'd find that
your workflow would undergo a major change.  It's a completely
different approach.  Whether or not you would like that, and the
resulting prints, only you can answer and only by trying it.  So it
definitely would be a costly gamble (unless you know someone who has
one which you could play with).  If you wanted to stick with UT+RIP
then there's no point in buying a 2400 for that.  A used 2200 or even
a new 1800 would do the job.

But keep in mind that many people who do use 2400s in ABW mode love
them and feel they are worth every penny.  There must be some reason
for that.  I'm saying this just to give some food for thought before
you dismiss the idea completely.  From what you say you are at a
juncture in your printing life and whatever decision you make will
likely chart your course for at least a couple more years.  Wouldn't
hurt to think through all the options.

Regards,
Clayton


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