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Re: Epson 3800 vs 4800 - any advice?



Thanks Mark,

I don't suppose you have any data on using black ink only for
Neanderthals like me, do you... 8-)

Best regards,
Jon

On 2/28/2007, "Ender100@aol.com" <Ender100@aol.com> wrote:

>Jon,
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>The Epson 3800 using all inks to print black measures about log 1.9 UV 
>density.   The Epson 2200 is about 7 stops more dense at log 4.0
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>Best Wishes,
>Mark Nelson
>
>Precision Digital Negatives - The System
>PDNPrint Forum at Yahoo Groups
>www.MarkINelsonPhoto.com
>
>In a message dated 2/28/07 11:46:47 AM, jon@terabear.com writes:
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>> Ouch.  I'd hate to go backwards.
>> 
>> The 2 main advantages to 4800 over the 3800 I've found is:
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>> 1) Higher capacity carts
>> 2) The 4800 accepts roll media where the 3800 does not
>> 
>> Neither of these things matter if I can't get reasonably comparable
>> density out of either of them using black ink only though.  Is the 3800
>> thought to be better using black ink only than the 4800?  I'd look into
>> a used 4000 as you recommend Camden, but I like having that Manufacturer
>> Warranty in case there are problems.
>> 
>> Jon
>> 
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