Digital BW, The Print

"seablister" <seablister@...> wrote:
>
> ...kind of decided that the 1400 with some variation of 
> Eboni 6 would give me the look that I'm after. ...
> 
> But I'm wondering if the 1400 still makes any sense ...
> given the uncertainty of Eboni inks continuing. 

> Might it be time to just go with the latest technology 
> (3800) instead?
> 

The 1400 is the platform I recommend these days for 13" dedicated B&W.  I use it and find it the best value.  The 1.5 picoliter droplet allows things that the older technologies (including the 3800) cannot do.

I know of no serious threat that Eboni will not be available.  The ink is also sold by competitors under different names and is produced by a much larger company that will almost certainly be in business for some time regardless of what MIS does.  (I assume MIS will also be a viable source for the foreseeable future.)  

Additionally, there are a number of different workflows and inksets that run on the 1400.  So, it's a well supported platform.

I have several workflows noted on my main B&W Info page at 
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/ and Jon Cone also supports the printer, I believe.

Note I'm not being critical of the 3800.  I'm sure it's a fine machine if one wants color and B&W with the OEM approach or QTR.  

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com