inoneeye Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I returned my new refurbished p800. I recently purchased the p800 as my replacement printer (for converting to piezography) but ended up sending it back. The only Epson option now is the 900. But it is still on backorder... indefinitely. I know that the 900 may never be piezography capable. Which would be disappointing. I am curious if anyone here got one before they ran out...? If so I would love to hear what you think, in particular for b+w printing. i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 If so I would love to hear what you think, in particular for b+w printing. KISS: get the best of both worlds, using inks made for the printer and still get (if so desired) dead nuts neutral B&W: use Epson's Advanced B&W print mode. Or Color! You could have with the P800 of course. Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 I am looking for reviews (what you think) from owners of the p900 with an experienced eye for bw printing... not how to print. i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 The only Epson option now is the 900. But it is still on backorder... indefinitely. Keep waiting if that statement is accurate.... :p I know that the 900 may never be piezography capable Keep waiting if that statement is accurate.... :p As I said, you can get the best of both worlds, using inks made for the printer and still get (if so desired) dead nuts neutral B&W: use Epson's Advanced B&W print mode. Or Color! You could have with the P800 of course. Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 OK got ya. i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samstevens Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 "You talkin' to me?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Your snapshots Sam, or you just stole someone else's? :eek: Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 That explains the utter lack of EXIF illustrating those are your snapshots. Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samstevens Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Mine. As always. "You talkin' to me?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samstevens Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I don't engage conspiracy theories. 1 "You talkin' to me?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I don't engage conspiracy theories. I do the same. Now do you have any actual experience in making B&W prints on the Epson line of pro printers you can post here or, you're just working on being off topic?As a reminder, the question and topic: "If so I would love to hear what you think, in particular for b+w printing." Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I spoke today with one of the PMs for this Epson line. The problem in backorders is due to Covid-19; this should be less an issue in the near future (near is subjective and unspecified and even if I were given a specific date, I can't share it). Backorder... indefinitely? No. Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Andrew, I believe are goals are not aligned but I don't find that the obstacle to appreciating your input. As a BW photographer with a strong preference for piezography prints I don't prioritize simplicity or dead nuts neutral B&W or having the best of 2 worlds. I have read and watched much of the info you have provided elsewhere. Happy to see it presented without the attitude. Genuinely Very helpful (profiles, calibrating... etc) technical info for those who want to use a non piezography setup for color and BW. If I get the p900 the info will be a valuable resource... while i keep my fingers crossed for a conversion. btw; actually, x2 connected questions. specifically re the P900, or 700 since it is the same smaller version printer & inkset, I am curious if anyone here got one before they ran out...? If so I would love to hear what you think, in particular for b+w printing. Just today I got notice that the P700s are back in stock. not the 900. Still vague! i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 ^ edit; Andrew, I believe ̶a̶r̶eour goals are not aligned... i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samstevens Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 ^ edit; Andrew, I believe ̶a̶r̶eour goals are not aligned... I've been holding my proofreader's tongue for the last six ... ours. :) "You talkin' to me?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Thought that'be the case.:) appreciate the patients. It read like a pirate accent i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 P900 still not available - still on back order - still no word from Epson! i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 Shipped! Any p900 users advice appreciated. i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Shipped! Any p900 users advice appreciated. For what that hasn't been said already? Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samstevens Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 For what that hasn't been said already? Perhaps for who that hasn't spoken already! 1 "You talkin' to me?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Perhaps for who that hasn't spoken already! Unlike you? Speaking for others (the OP) good luck. As mentioned months ago: Now do you have any actual experience in making B&W prints on the Epson line of pro printers you can post here? Seems not. But I have an open mind when you wish to get on the topic asked and post actual experiences with this line of printers. As for those here with decades of this experience, there's this: Epson Print Academy - New Dates - John Paul Caponigro Glad to hear, as someone here previously stated accurately: the P900 isn't on backorder... indefinitely, and the OPs is on the way. Edited April 24, 2021 by digitaldog Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 Oh boy! :( i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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