Hello All

I find myself in the possession of an Epson 7600 printer, and with a bit of a question. I know for my purposes (pro quality lab output) that the 7600 will be insufficient. I have the following options: 1. Sell the 7600 (probably for around 500) and pick up a 7900 locally for approx 1500 2. Convert the 7600 to Piezography (looks about 500 for ink plus 400ish for ink, cartridges, and heavyweight rag paper?) and pick up a 7800 locally for $400.

I'd love to run Piezography if possible, I shoot enough b and w to make it worthwhile, my question is whether the 7800 can go toe to toe with the 7900 on semi-matte color prints only? No changing cartridges or surfaces, and no B and W - or is consolidating both functions into the 7900 the better option?

Thanks for your thoughts!

Brian