Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think the R800 is a small version of the successor to the 2200, which is available in Japan, and I suspect will become available in North America in spring 2005. I've seen B/W glossy prints made from the R800 and they looked very impressive. At first I thought they were regular RC prints, until I saw the edge of the overcoat that is applied to the print on top of the ink. -dan c. At 10:32 AM 12-12-04 -0500, Jim Hemenway wrote: >Roger: > >I use an Epson 2200 connected to a G3 with OS X 3.6. Everything works >well and I get great prints. > >I don't know if the R800 is a small version of the 2200. If it is, then >I think that you'll be happy with it. > >Jim > > >Roger Skully wrote: > >> I am looking for a new printer .Currently am using an Epson 960... A 6 ink >> dye printer. I have heard and read a great deal about the Epson pigment >> printers, the Epson 2200 and the Epson R800. The R800 received rave >> reviews >> in the latest Mac World. I stopped at Ritz and the sales manager was gung-ho >> about the Canon i9900. I really do not need images larger than 8x10. >> Longevity past 75-100 years is not a concern, I hope;-) Ink fade is if it >> happens quickly (5 to 10 years). I work off a Mac powerbook G4 running >> OSX10.3.6 if drivers are a concern. Anyone have experience with any of these >> beasties? >> Thanks >> Roger Skully >> > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >