From: Carl Fransman (salto@salto.be)
Date: 05/17/00-10:39:08 AM Z
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>1) Printer choices: Epson 1270 ($500); Epson 1520 ($500); Epson 3000
>($1300)
Be sure to check HP's newest printers. They're 4-color but even higher
res than Epson's. I've seen results and on plain paper they beat the
quality of the Epsons.
If you want to produce fine art prints directly, consider the
availability of Lyson (or equivalent permanent) inksets for the model
you're going to buy. You should also know that best archival
characteristics are only obtained when printing on specific papers (pure
cotton) which will never give you a glossy look.
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>2)Scanner: What are people's preferences for scanners these days? I
>currently have a SprintScan for slide and 35mm negative. I would
>like to have something to scan contact sheets of negatives, as well
>as 2-1/4" and 4"x5", to enlarge for alternative processes. The Epson
>Expression 1600 Pro ($1100) seems like a good choice. Does anyone
>out there have any suggestions in regards to scanners.
As for flatbed scanners; the Agfa Duoscans are the best affordable (from
± 800 to 2000 US$ I guess for A4 models). They offer best
reflective/transparency quality. For most scans you won't be able to tell
the difference with your sprintscan. They are also very well
constructed...
Carl Fransman
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