Digital BW, The Print

Jorge

Both can make very good B&W printers with the right inkset.  As the 1400 is
a current printer you will probably find more ready made profiles for the
newer papers for that printer as well as more recent inksets from either MIS
or Cone.  Lots are available for the 2200 though.

Perhaps the easiest way to make the decision is to consider what, if any,
your needs are for a colour printer.  If you want to print in colour on
glossy papers then I would suggest using the 1400 for colour and converting
the 2200 to B&W.  If you only want to produce matte colour prints then I
would use the 2200 for colour as its inkset is very stable with a good gamut
on matte papers.

Of course if you don't need to print colour then why not try both for B&W
with different inksets?

David Whistance

  -----Original Message-----
  From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of JorgeG
  Sent: 31 December 2009 15:31
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [Digital BW] Dedicated B&W printer - Epson 1400 or 2200



  Folks,
  Soon, I need to make a decision of which printer will became my B&W
printer.

  I own an Epson Stylus Photo 2200 for more than a couple years, which has
very little use. A couple days ago I placed an order on a new Epson Stylus
Photo 1400, since the price was right, $189.

  Now, I need your advice. Shall I make the 2200 my dedicated B&W printer,
or shall I convert the new 1400? What will be the pros and cons of
converting either one to be a B&W printer?

  Your input is greatly appreciated.

  Jorge



  


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