Re: [APML] LightJets?

["mstecker" <mstecker@dslextreme.com>]

Hello Chris:
     Thanks for the information regarding the Epson 890.


Michael Stecker
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris & Jennifer Cook" <ccjd@ix.netcom.com>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] LightJets?


> The Epson 890 is the one you're looking for.  It's the little brother to
the
> 1280.  Around $299 as listed on the Epson website.
> I only print photos with my Epson and have a HP Deskjet for letters.
>
> Chris
>
> ==================
> Chris Cook
> http://www.abmedia.com/astro
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mstecker <mstecker@dslextreme.com>
> To: astro-photo@seds.org <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 5:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [APML] LightJets?
>
>
> >Hello John and other ink jet users:
> >     The Epson 1270 and 1280 ink jet printers seem to make prints larger
> >than 8x10 inches.  I only need to go up to standard size paper of 8.5 X
11
> >inches.  Is there an ink jet printer of similar quality to the 1270/80
for
> >the standard sizes with hopefully a less expensive price?  Also, can you
> use
> >ink refill kits with these printers or are new Epson ink cartridges
needed
> >to get good results?  Can these printers be used economically for text as
> >well, or should I use my old HP722C printer for this task?
> >
> >
> >Michael Stecker
> >mstecker@dslextreme.com
> >
> >My Web Site:
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> >http://www.homestead.com/mstecker/astrogallery.html (Astroimage Index)
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> >
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Jon Kolb" <jkolb@mindport.com>
> >To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
> >Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 2:27 PM
> >Subject: RE: [APML] LightJets?
> >
> >
> >> Roland, Philip,
> >>
> >> > There is a later model than the 1270 which is the same except that
you
> >can
> >> print right up > to the paper edge - i.e. no white border.
> >>
> >> That would probably be the 1280 that I have.  It will print right to
the
> >> edge of "Super B" size paper (13" x 19"), and the print quality is
> >> outstanding.  I have not tried the archival inks, but they seem to be
> >> intended for a particular paper and not necessarily the Premium Glossy
> >Photo
> >> Paper I've been using.  With standard ink and PGPP, I'm seeing no
> >noticeable
> >> fading after several months behind glass. 11x14 and 12x18 prints look
> >great
> >> off this printer.
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >> Jon Kolb
> >> Adventures in Astrophotography
> >> http://home.datawest.net/jkolb/
> >> jkolb@mindport.com
> >>
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