Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] enlarger or scanner?
From: Doug Herr <telyt560@cswebmail.com>
Date: 14 Apr 2000 15:26:55 -0700

On Fri, 14 April 2000, "Joe Codispoti" wrote:

> 
> Doug,
> just when I was ready to buy the new Epson printer, you come along and upset
> the apple cart with testimonials on the LightJet 5000 printer. I want one, I
> want one.
> So I called the company and after a brief conversation I am back to
> purchasing the Epson printer.
> Wow, $160,000 for the 5500 model.
> Obviously you do not have one of these machines in your darkroom...........
> or do you?
> 
> Joe Codispoti
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Herr" <telyt560@cswebmail.com
> 
> > For prints, the LightJet 5000 printer is hard to beat.  The LightJet is
> found at a number of custom labs scattered across the US; I don't know how
> widespread they are in Europe.  The LightJet 5000 reads your digital file
> and prints it on photographic paper, either color or B&W.  When it's done
> right the results are mind-boggling.
> > Doug Herr

Uhh... I forgot to mention it's not cheap...  good for a high-volume lab, not for us folks (unless Bill Gates is lurking on the list).

Doug (HOW much does it cost??) Herr
Sacramento
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt

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