David, You will want to use different papers and inks for the same reasons you want to use different films, developers and papers (if you still use chemical, that is).
Each paper has an unique ability to absorb ink and each ink will look different when dry and will react different to each paper. Also, each printer will use different amounts of ink (even same models from same manufacturers will vary from machine to machine). To print digitally is as complex and wide (or more) as chemical is. Unfortunately, the system that will always print what you can see on screen and comes cheaply is still to come. In the meantime, you want to get to know your printer and your paper as much as possible if you want to deliver consistent results. As for the printer...I can only talk about my experience. I have an Epson 1290 and I was happy with it until I hot it profiled and started to make sense of colour management. Then I was (still am) very happy with it. I use it to deliver final prints to some customers and to deliver proofs for my lab when they print anything for me. So far results are more than acceptable with sharp prints and vivid colours. Hope this helps a bit! Paco. -----Original Message----- On Behalf Of david.gordon I'm lost in all the talk of different printers inks and papers. Perhaps someone who has been paying attention might like to post the current state of play. I'm interested in printing prints which look and feel like photos. Why would I want to use other than (say) Epson paper and ink? I think from the last few messages the Epson 2100/2200 is as yet unknown. So the best A3 photo printer today is... Thanks DavidGordon =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
