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We have an old Xante Laser printer we use for film. It is dying and we are considering an ink jet. But I have to know what we are getting into. What is the general image quality difference between inkjet and Laserprint? More or less ink splatter? Dot shape? ( we use square stochastic dots)
The Epson 3000 is a venerable printer but parts will be discontinued in 3+ years and I am not sure I want this to be a short term solution. So the 4000 - 4880 are my next choices. I have been told that the 4xxx series does not lay down as dense an image. Also that Ultrachrome inks do not block as much UV. What can I expect for a film density? What are the ink options? Can you run dye based film inks in them or are there special pigment formulations out there? I heard that the 4880 is an Epson ink only machine.
I like the kimoto laser film. Is their Inkjet film any good.
Lastly, what is considered the best value in RIP software for the Mac.
Peace and grace,
Thomas
The Epson 3000 is a venerable printer but parts will be discontinued in 3+ years and I am not sure I want this to be a short term solution. So the 4000 - 4880 are my next choices. I have been told that the 4xxx series does not lay down as dense an image. Also that Ultrachrome inks do not block as much UV. What can I expect for a film density? What are the ink options? Can you run dye based film inks in them or are there special pigment formulations out there? I heard that the 4880 is an Epson ink only machine.
I like the kimoto laser film. Is their Inkjet film any good.
Lastly, what is considered the best value in RIP software for the Mac.
Peace and grace,
Thomas