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The problem I had with Elements was the inability to select profiles when printing. I finally got an old version 6 of PS and just by selecting the correct profiles (ADOBE 1998 - Epson specific IIC) my prints were much improved. Profiles are your problem. There are a few books that explain it but failed to work for me and the Epson 2200. I still do my editing in elements and print with the full version.

Kev...

Another hint is the scanner must be on its own USB Port. It will not work well if plugged into a hub with other USB devices.

 

Kev...

This should be helpful...http://www.scantips.com/

 

Kev...

I have both the 2005FPW and a 20" G5 iMac here on the desk. The Dell is a great monitor. I have only profiled the Dell and it only took a very minor adjustment. I would not hesitate to get the Dell over the Apple. Most people here at work cannot tell a difference between the two with the same images up on the screen. The Dell also has four imputs that can be used PIP and PBP. It will also rotate to Portrait mode as well. Using both for over two months I think the dell is a little dimmer but not by much. Of course the Apple as not been profiled.

Andy, you are correct that it is the Dell 2005FPW. I cut and pasted the wrong information. We have 2 of the monitors at work and they are showing no problems. However they are 2 weeks old. I would still not hesitate to purchase another one for half the price of the apple monitor. The Dell even came with a 3 year warranty to boot if problems do arrise.

Barry, I have not used it for Photoshop. We are evaluating them for work. The Mac seems fast enough, however when we start virtual PC it is very slow. It would probably have enough power for low end work. We did end up purchasing 5 G5's with 10 CRT's instead of the iMac's. We needed dual processors for editing video. All that said and done I will probably buy a G5 for home use when my PC dies and just use my NEC CRT. LCD's are fine at work when I am not paying for them ;)

I just got the Dell UltraSharp 2001FP Monitor last week. I also have the new iMac G5 20" on my desk as a demo unit. (I work in IS) I have had about 20 people by my desk the past week, both Mac and PC users, and no one can tell a difference between the monitors. I imagine there is only one source for the 1680x1050 screens. BTW I got the Dell monitor for $580. Save your money and just get the Dell. The Dell also rotates for landscape or portrait, does picture by picture. I have been playing with the monitor in portrait mode with a HD TV feed on top and the PC at 1024x768 on the bottom. The Dell has 4 inputs to switch between.

Kev...

I found this solution works pretty well. http://www.inksupply.com/index.cfm?source=html/2200wh.html

35. I migrated from and EOS system 2 years ago. I purchased the M6 used. The 50lux I purchased new(grey).

I had the same problems with mine. I fought this for a couple of days. I gave up and went back to USB.

For what its worth I am just getting into digital printing with the loss of my wet darkroom last month. I decided to purchase the 2200 over the 1280 for the 2200's individual ink tanks. Epson had refurbished 2200's on their site last week for $550. This might be more in-line with your budget.

 

Kev...