Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]R2400. The 1800 does not have the K3 ink system which allows for improved BW printing without metamerism. I've been using Museo Silver Rag with excellent results, reminds me of Agfa FB paper. I swear there's even a "darkroom" smell when you open the Silver Rag box. And no need to switch to Matte Black since the paper's surface is semi-glossy.I use the custom profiles provided by Crane, but I have used the 2400 built in warmtone profile with Ilford Smooth Pearl which looks great. I've now printed 2 wedding albums with Silver Rag and I'm very pleased. One bride, an amateur photographer mentioned that must have taken a long time in the darkroom with the black and whites. There's the new 3800 to consider,16x20's, no switching back and forth with Matte and Photo inks, but then it's $700 more. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wade Heninger" Subject: [Leica] R1800 or R2400 for B/W printing I need to decide on which Epson printer to buy for output. I do mostly B/W and mostly its going to be on Epson Glossy Pro or the Museo Silver Rag paper. I'm mainly hoping for longevity and prints that approach or exceed what I can do in the darkroom. I have a Canon i9900 now and the color side is great, but I still get some metamerism with this printerin B/W. I don't usually print beyond 11x14. Most files will come from a scanned 120 neg or my bevy of digitals (including a M8 next year). Thoughts?