<x-flowed>Dear Mr. Wingo, May God bless you. I am writing with the blessing of Mother Elizabeth. Thank you for your helpful suggestions. >The 1200 (depending on its age and condition) is quite capable of this sort >of task. Factors that affect your decision will include: >1) Size of page - there will be a substantial difference in the time and >ink demand between 4X6, 8X10 and 11X17 prints - if the print size is >smaller, you might save a little time and resources by ganging the prints >on larger paper (or roll paper) and cutting them I am printing 8 small prints on 8.5" x 11" pages and will then be cutting them. >2) Your deadline for the job - 700 prints of any size is no small task, >regardless of print size. You do not want to try to rush things, but you do >need to lay out a work flow that is efficient and not troublesome. You will >need to include an allowance for periodic quality checks on the prints and >alignments when changing carts. Fortunately, I will not have to change cartridges as I have a CIS system. This makes things a lot cheaper and easier. I will take note of the periodic checks that you have mentioned. It will probably take a few days to print this much. >3) You will need to estimate how much ink this will take and have enough on >hand to finish the job. This is a very good point. I believe I need to order some black ink. >If you find the task daunting, you might look for a generous benefactor who >has access to a high volume photo printer who would help. I don't think we are likely to find a generous benefactor, but I guess you never know. I am actually looking forward to this job. >Jim Wingo Again, thank you very much for your help. -- In Christ, Mother Synkletike, unworthy nun. Convent of Saint Elizabeth - Turn off HTML mail features. Keep quoted material short. Use accurate subject lines. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions. </x-flowed>