[muglo] Re: ink/printer/etc.

  • From: Tee Cashmore <tee.cashmore@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:51:19 -0500

Rob Vanhooren wrote:

>One thing to note if you're looking at a new printer: the Canon/Epson uses a 
>different type of ink than HP.  Dye-based (eg. HP) vs. pigment-suspension 
>based (eg. Epson UltraChrome).  Pigment inks want better paper, but have a 
>much higher longevity, enable wider gamut perception, and present less fading 
>over time  -- something to consider if you're doing photo prints.
>
Hi Rob,
Thanks for pointing out the ink difference, which I forgot to mention.

>In the consumer space, Epson 960 ($200) just got a 'Best of the Year' award 
>from Macworld.
>
Yes, That's what I found too, but it's actually $300+/-  Canadian, $200 
is US $.
TTFN,
TeeC


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