Epson Printer path...suggestions

[Michael Gordon]

The most important thing to ote when Epson makes the announcement is whether it is part of their consumer or professional line (name nonwithstanding).

Their blurb may answer this question:
On September 27, we'll unveil our newest professional printer.

[Rider]

I wasn't aware that you can switch an older Epson to a K3 set.

Though I'd wait and see what Epson announce on the 27th, you might consider switching your 4000 to a K3 set. I switched my oldest 2200 to K3 inks for B&W and added a channel for Krystal Topkote - so the seven inks in that are MK, K3 PK, K3 LK, K3 LLK, K3 LC, R800 blue diluted 1+4 with clear base and Krystal Topkote. If I had an eighth slot spare I'd add dilute R800 red. That was one of the inks I tried when doing my original experiments - had I wanted warm tones I would have used the red.

The Krystal Topkote removes the slight remaining gloss differential on glossy papers, and increases DMax a little so you can get over 2.6 with a glossy paper or one of the new Innova or Crane papers. It works best applied on a second pass, but it can also be applied on the first pass.

Best,
Helen