I love the Epson 2200. I use it with several Epson papers, including Premium Semigloss, Premium Luster, Velvet Fine Art, and Watercolor Radiant White. It can duplicate my screen colors with uncanny accuracy. It also does a rather nice job on BW, even with the standard ink sets. (The standard inks include both black and light black, which most of us would call gray.) The only drawback is that the pigment inks will show different levels of reflectivity on glossy paper. If you want to print primarily on glossy, the 1280 might be a better choice. However, I con't mind the slight bronzing effect that you get with the 2200 on glossy paper. It disappears when the shot is framed behind glass. Paul
> Right now I print, minimally, with an old Epson Stylus 400. > It does an ok job. But doing more digitally it does need upgraded. > > I'll be printing no more than 11 wide (11x14, or slightly smaller with > the borders, as needed) so I don't need a really big printer. > > #1 So the first issue ... > Which brand is best, esp. wrt > (a) color accuracy > (b) ink durability. > > #2 And for a specific comparison, the Epson 1200 & 1270 are going > pretty reasonably these days. Are their inks on par with the newer > inks? > > #3 Does paper make a difference in terms of durability/color accuracy? > > #4 Which if any of the refill or 3rd-party inks might bring a printer > to current quality (durabiliy/color)? > > #5 Is there really that much difference wrt color accuracy between the > pro and consumer printers, or is it all in the inks? (relates > somewhat to #4) > > #6 Personally, I've always enjoyed my Epsons. But what are you pros > and serious amateurs using? For smaller prints I'm hearing good > things here in Ohio regarding some of the basic Canon models. > Comparisions, anyone? > Any online results comparisions that you can point me to? > > TIA, > > Collin > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net > > > > >
