will the epson 4880 work for printing film positives?
my epson 3000 just took a dive on me and i have a 4880 just laying around the shop. im looking to use this for printing positives im not interested in any other aspect of this wondrous machine though it does print a nice photo. Basically i have gotten away with not having a rip for years with the epson 3000 and as is the 4880 dose not seem to print dark enough for a film positive. Am i going to have to spring for a rip with this guy or is there a way to cheat it?
Re: will the epson 4880 work for printing film positives?
The 4800 inks are loaded with uv block to stabilise them in sunlight, the 3000 inks fade in months. They aren't my favourite inks but they do work pretty well.
Re: will the epson 4880 work for printing film positives?
I am trying to print without a rip. accurip is going to cost like 500 just to print darker. seams silly to buy it just for that feature seeing as i can already process the halftones on my own.
So is there a way to get away with not having to buy the rip?
Re: will the epson 4880 work for printing film positives?
RIPs use monochrome settings, when they print black they only use black ink. Epson drivers (for photo resolutions) use 'rich black' made up of CMYK, the CMY inks aren't as uv dense as the black.
A RIP will be easier to print from and will save ink and time.
Re: will the epson 4880 work for printing film positives?
Some RIPs make lower cost versions. We sell a RIP called Wasatch that makes a version specific for the 4880. It is a fantastic little film printer and doubles as an excellent photo/wedding portrait printer.
will the epson 4880 work for printing film positives? 
