Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/17

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Which Epson Printer?
From: "Austin Franklin" <austin@darkroom.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 12:16:54 -0500

> > I am trying to decide on a large format IJ printer, Epson 1200,  1270,
> > 1280,  other...? Mostly for B&W..... Thoughts ? Suggestions re
> best choice?
> > Thanks for your input...Steve
>
>
> The famous one is the 1270, and it's come down to about $350 recently.
> Basically a wide-carriage version of the (even more famous) 870/875.  It's
> the one I'm going to buy, soonish.

I believe the 1270 is a 6 cartridge printer, and is best for color.  Are you
going to be using Piezography or any of the quad-tone printing systems?  You
should pick your ink system first (and I recommend Piezography,
www.piezography.com) before picking the printer.  Ask which printer works
best with those inks.  I use both the 3000 and the 1160 for Piezography, and
I really find the 1160 to be exceptional.  You can get one for under $200
now believe it or not...