Re: 1160. Can it produce a realistic photo?

["Robert Snow" <rssnow@1starnet.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew D. Dierlam <adierlam@gte.net>
To: <epson-inkjet@leben.com>
Sent: December 22, 1999 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: 1160. Can it produce a realistic photo?


> Rafe:
>
> I know you agonized for months on the 1160 vs 1200, etc
> but I haven't seen a final pronouncement from you as to
> your satisfaction with the 1160.  What's the verdict?
>
> What ink/paper combination are you going to use?
>
> Andy
>

Andy:

I have a 1200 and just received my 1160.  I assume Rafe has
also received his by now.

My first and limited results using OEM inks on an old PS
image file, and a couple of others, is very promising.
Comparing prints with the 1200 shows a minor difference in
subtle shadings.  If I didn't have the 1200 to compare to, I
would be totally happy with the 1160.  My only complaint so
far is that I can't get the darned thing to print faster.  I
am comparing "no bidirectional printing" on both machines.
I've tried the 1160 on a 450mhz PIII with 256meg Ram and
oodles of HD space to a 400mhz AMD with 64mhz machine and
only see marginal increases in speed.  I think that sooner
or later this can be remedied.  Otherwise, I'm happy as a
lark with it.

I am using Generation inks in the 1200 at present, and plan
to use the 1520 cartridges with perhaps the fotonics or
Luminos Silver inks when I get WiziWYG somewhat mastered.
All I need is time and MONEY!

Have a Happy Holiday Season,

bob snow

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