Digital BW, The Print

Nancy, if you are looking for neutral, archival b/w prints that don't use ANY color inks, the 
1800 is your printer....that is, using Paul Roark's workflow.

http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/R1800.htm


check it out before you decide to relegate the 1800 to the back burner for color glossies 
only. I am dying to try this approach but can't afford a new printer right now. I'm still using 
my 2200, but only for certain images that take well to a single ink BO approach. Paul's 
workflow uses three Eboni inks, and with the smaller droplets in the 1800, prints are 
reported to be heavenly smooth. You can also still print color w/o changing inks, but only 
on matte

best of luck,
Sarah




--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Wilson" 
<nancyewilson@...> wrote:
>
> I previously wrote about the 2200 not recognizing ink in the Black 
> position.  Thanks to Charles Becker and Paul Roark for responding.
> 
> I purchased the 2200 not a year ago from the Epson Store as 
> refurbished unit.  Luckily they agreed to replace it with a 
> refurbished printer.  I finally got the refurbished printer 
> yesterday, only it is an 1800--not a 2200.  I like the 2200 for its 
> ability to print B&W using MIS UT7 inks on matte paper.  I've read 
> that the 1800 does a good job with glossy paper but not such a good 
> deal with matte paper using their matte black ink.
> 
> I have several OEM inks and MIS UT7 inks for the 2200.  I have also 
> ordered a used 2200 from EBay; and as it has not used for about 3 
> months, I am hoping that when it arrives in a few days, it is a good 
> functioning printer.
> 
> Here are my questions:
> 
> 1.  Did I get a good deal?  I am thinking that Epaon did not have any 
> more refurbished 2200's to resupply me.
> 
> 2.  As the 2400 is the upgrade for the 2200, should I ask them for 
> this upgrade instead--even offering to chip in some ? money in the 
> exchange?
> 
> 3.  Should I just keep the 1800 and reserve it for colored glossies 
> and use the 2200 with the MIS inks?
> 
> 4.  If you think #2 is a good answer, do you think I should go for 
> broke and try to get a deal on a 3800?
> 
> Well, it is the Christmas season, and I have many jobs ready to que 
> up and print; so any help you can give me on sorting this out would 
> be appreciated.
> 
> Thank you in advance.
> 
> Nancy
>