Re: What is the best printer for both dig negs and standard photo printing

RE: Cost. Most places sell the 2200 for $699 but B&H in NYC has broken the price barrier and has them for $609 new or $539 reconditioned.

George

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> From: Thom Mitchell <tjmitch@ix.netcom.com>
> Date: 2004/08/19 Thu PM 09:30:13 GMT
> To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Subject: What is the best printer for both dig negs and standard photo printing
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> I realize this may not be the best place to ask this since it has been
> covered in the past but things change especailly in printing technology. I
> am looking for a good printer for both digital negatives and for normal
> photo printing duties, both color and B&W. I am leaning towards the Epson
> 2200 because of the media size it can handle, but if there is a better
> printer at an equal or cheaper price, I would be open to it. I will be
> creating my first dig negs from DSLR and from film scans. But my wife, who
> is the money manager of the house for good reason, will be printing
> snapshots, portraits, scenics, etc., both in color and b&w. I'm hoping to be
> able to make negs for silver and also to print color work as well.
> I know the 2200 is a great printer but with the new printers available is
> work stepping up in price? The larger print area would be nice to have but
> isn't essential. Any advice can be sent to me off list so as not to burden
> the list. Thanks for your patience. Thom
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Received on Thu Aug 19 20:01:18 2004