Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/12/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark Rabiner wrote: "I've been looking at this printer too. But wouldn't you get better black and white from quadtone inks? That's what I've used before with my Epsons. This 2200 is the 500 dollar one with the individual color pods? When I print black and white with a color inked machine i tend to use as much color as i can for a warm or cool effect." Hi, Mark. I'm way behind on the list, so just reading your note now. The 2200 is around $700 here. It's the seven "color" deal with separately replaceable reservoirs for each ink. Pigmented for extra oink. I have VERY little experience of B&W on Epsons. Just happened to see those links just before reading Ted's note. From what I've read, some people find the 2200 suitable with just the two black inks. I got a 780 to do color, but I'd love to get good cold tone monochromes without building a darkroom. So far, with a six color printer using standard ink, I've been able to make prints that are kinda like - I donno - Portralure, if you remember that stuff. Not real warm or toned looking, but a bit soft and not highly saturated. It's nice for some pictures. Just because it can't compare to the depth of a good traditional print doesn't mean it's no good, I figure. It's something different - ink on paper. What's the idea with quad tone, anyway? Is it a way to get more neutral tone, finer gradation or higher saturation? Or all of those? Regards, Carl - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html