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Hello folks,
I plan to make my own digital prints but I've got a few doubts to clear.
First of all, I shoot both colour and monochrome, but mostly in monochrome. I've read on the net that the only way to get excellent black-and-white digital prints is to use a custom grayscale ink set. If I do plan to use custom ink sets, will it cause the warranty to be void, and will I be use to use the default ink set without damaging the printer? Is it too much of a hassle to change the ink set once in a while? Will it be better to buy two cheaper printers and dedicate one for colour and one for monochrome?
The printer, paper, and ink affects the quality of the prints. But which one of these factors contributes the most?
Is the EPSON R3000's '3 level black ink technology' near the level of quality of prints made with a custom monochrome set?
If you calibrate your printer and monitor to a specific type of paper, do I have to re-calibrate if I were to use one of another type?
Lastly, I'm looking for an inkjet printer that suits my needs and I would like some recommendations.
Regards,
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I forgot to add, I plan to spend about US$400-600, but if the printer is good enough, I wouldn't mind spending a few hundred more.
As of right now, 17" maximum width would be very, very nice; but anything more than 12-13" is good enough.
The printer should also have the capability to use custom black-and-white ink sets such as MIS Ultratone.
That is all ....
I plan to make my own digital prints but I've got a few doubts to clear.
First of all, I shoot both colour and monochrome, but mostly in monochrome. I've read on the net that the only way to get excellent black-and-white digital prints is to use a custom grayscale ink set. If I do plan to use custom ink sets, will it cause the warranty to be void, and will I be use to use the default ink set without damaging the printer? Is it too much of a hassle to change the ink set once in a while? Will it be better to buy two cheaper printers and dedicate one for colour and one for monochrome?
The printer, paper, and ink affects the quality of the prints. But which one of these factors contributes the most?
Is the EPSON R3000's '3 level black ink technology' near the level of quality of prints made with a custom monochrome set?
If you calibrate your printer and monitor to a specific type of paper, do I have to re-calibrate if I were to use one of another type?
Lastly, I'm looking for an inkjet printer that suits my needs and I would like some recommendations.
Regards,
---
I forgot to add, I plan to spend about US$400-600, but if the printer is good enough, I wouldn't mind spending a few hundred more.
As of right now, 17" maximum width would be very, very nice; but anything more than 12-13" is good enough.
The printer should also have the capability to use custom black-and-white ink sets such as MIS Ultratone.
That is all ....
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