reginapagles Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Does anyone have knowledge of any B&W photo inkjet printers due to come out in the near future? I am looking for a good printer for B&W and I can't seem to decide on any of the current models available, as they all seem to have drawbacks for my particular use. I don't want to settle if I don't have to. I can be patient, but at least knowing if HP, Canon or Epson has something in the works for B&W printers in the near future would make the wait much easier. Right now I am just going on HOPE! Please feel free to give any insight you may have. Much appreciated! Regina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtk Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 There have been no serious drawbacks to the last generation or two of Epson and HP photo printers. Canon's not a serious player. What are you waiting for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricklavoie Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Drawback? like what? Have you see the BW produce from the Epson 2400-4800-7800-9800?200+archival, neutral BW, no metamerism, fast...and amazing color too. stop waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert DeCandido PhD Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hi Regina, Yes HP and Canon have announced new pigment printers with additional inks for B/W (HP and Canon), and one new dye ink printer (Canon). The HP will retail at $699 and it apparently will accept some types of Hanamuhle (spellin...apologies) paper; I don't know about the Canon printers. And overall I have not heard of any actual reviews of these new printers. Apparently Epson is upgrading some of their existing printers too...I saw some info in about this as well. I imagine that 26 Feb. (Sunday) when the PMA event begins, more info will be available. There have been some posts here on the topic already; the DP Review forum has some info in the discussion Printer group (www.dpreview.com), and a couple of the name reviewers (www.outbackphoto.com) have posted info too. rdc/nyc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_ferguson1 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Regina, right now is an exciting time for black and white inkjet, and I say that as a 30 year veteran of traditional silver darkrooms. But the two developments that have most caught my attention aren't about printers per se, they're about what you print onto, and how you manage the printer. Firstly, there's a new paper due to be released in the next few weeks that has the black and white community breathless with anticipation. It's called Crane Museo Silver Rag and it promises to get us considerably closer to the traditional look of the air-dried, glossy, fibre based print. Secondly, Colorbyte will next week ship the Imageprint RIP for the Epson R2400. Not cheap, but it'll predictably and reliably deliver superb black and white prints on a huge range of papers with precise tonal options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtk Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 If you're serious about B&W inkjet, learning, photography etc you'll want to join the Yahoo B&W inkjet group. There are many fine papers, some of which begin to look like air-dried glossy (specifically for those driven to "look like" more than to make strong images). Many of the current art print papers are far more attractive and valuable to others than traditional B&W photo papers ever were. The digital printing process offers far better control over tones, dodging/burning etc, and greater sharpness than enlargers could ever render, even from scanned 35mm silver film negatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reginapagles Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 Wow! With the advice that you kind folks offered, I was pointed in the right direction and got some very positive information off of Steve's Digicam site with reference to the upcoming PMA Show. HP will be debuting the Photosmart Pro 9189 13"x19" printer, with 8 individual pigment ink tanks, including the array of blacks needed for B&W printing. The estimated street price is $699.00. The down side is the size and weight...27" wide and almost 40lbs! Canon will also debut the Pixma Pro 9500 with 10 individual pigment based ink tanks, including the 3 shades of black. This is very exciting to know that all the manufacturers are understanding that there is a need to offer an alternative to the traditional darkroom with their inkjet printers. I am also glad that Canon is finally jumping into the game, as I vowed to NEVER buy another Epson after suffering for so long with the clogged head situation. I have a Canon now (Pixma 8500) and have never experienced a clogging problem, even after not using it for a month at a time. <p> http://www.steves- digicams.com/pma2006_index.html <br>Here is the Steve's Digicam link for the PMA 'Breaking News', in case anyone wants to read the entire articles on the above printers mentioned. Thanks for all your advice! Regina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_kallet Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Regina, In the mean time take a look at this link. The two Epson printers discussed, the R200 and R220, can be had for under $100. http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/ Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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