Topic: B&W Epson 5500 (2400?? outside of Japan) (Read 2934 times)

Alexis Alvarez · « **on:** June 19, 2007, 07:40:25 pm »

I just printed photos for an exhibit on a friend's 5500, and was quite pleased with the results. Have another exhibit coming up, but the photos will all be B&W -- is this a good printer for B&W photos? If I can get the money together, plan to buy the 5500 in the next few weeks.

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madmanchan · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2007, 08:19:43 pm »

Yes it is. I recommend using the Advanced B&W Photo driver for the deepest blacks, highest contrast, and better longevity.

Ernst Dinkla · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:56:07 am »

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Well if it is the old Epson 5500 model with the Epson Archival pigment inkset you probably have the worst B&W printer around (metamerism) but that one doesn't have an ABW mode and extra grey inks. Just to make sure you are writing about an R2400.

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madmanchan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2007, 09:03:44 am »

I think the OP is probably writing about the PX-5500 which is the model name for the R2400 in Japan. But a good idea to check!

booksmartstudio · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2007, 02:57:02 pm »

Make sure it uses the K3 Ultrachrome inks and you should be ok.

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