Hello Graham, I've been using an Epson 2200 for a while now and am very pleased with it, but only after I bought ImagePrint to drive it with. ImagePrint does a fantastic job with the 2200, but it is pricey. $500 to buy plus $500/year support agreement. The support agreement is required in order to stay current with new versions, and take advantage of ColorByte's profiling service. Even if you don't pay for the support agreement, you can still download the profiles they have available from their web site. I also just purchased a 1280 that I wanted to dedicate to quadtone printing and will probably be selling it. It just doesn't compare to the reliability and speed of the 2200 IMO. If I used it with the OEM dye inks, it would probably be fine, but I'm not interested in dye inks. Both printers will accept 13x19 inch (Super B) paper. There are plenty of continuous ink systems available for the 1280, and I believe there are even some out now for the 2200. I know some were announced at least at PMA. There are also 3rd party inks out now for the 2200 from MIS Associates. I have not tried them yet since the Epson inks have been performing clog-free for me for almost a year now. I don't know if any of that will help you make a decision, but there you have it. --Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "graham a brown" <gabrown@axionet.com> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 4:42 PM Subject: printer Suggestion > > hi > > I have a Epson C80 now and would like to get a new printer to print larger > prints. I would like to get a printer that can use continious inking > systems. The printer should also beable to print on different media. I will > be printing photos and digital artwork. I have not set a budget yet as i > want to find what is best and available. At this time I do not want to > restrict my search by size,so all suggestions will be greatly appreciated. > Do members of this forum have any suggestions and what do they use? > Thanks > -- > Graham > Vancouver BC > > >
