Since I bought this beats couple days ago, I spend my time sitting in front of the computer reading and reading. And as you correctly guessing, questions are starting piling up.
There are so many factors which need to be considered... Print workflow, Icc profiles, Paper, Inks, and of course this related to price, quality, possible problem issues.
Good advice is always appreciated thanks for everyone's input.
My objective is to look for one good printing flow with great looking pictures (85-90%, 100% means money is not an issue) where performance and price are at margin. My flow would be 90% B&W printing - 10% B&W negatives and do to toning such as sepia or dual toning. B&W prints would be almost 100% glossy, not sure if dig negatives must use matt inks or glossy would be fine. Personally, Cone inks seems that have advantage against K3 inks if price is considered, K7 inks too but is there any possible probles issues?. This is a big unknown for me, I couldn't find too much about 7880 and cone or piezo inks. To consider paper, I would like to have one for cool tones and one for warm tones, with proven icc profiles. Epson or Hahnemuhle probably. They sems to be the most mentioned here. Now there are custom print packages as QTR. They seem to increase the printers potential but because of the trird party software, I need more assurance that it is working and bring no issues to printer.
If there are good books around I should read, please let me know.
If my thinking is wrong please let me know, if I should consider anything else, fire away...
Thanks.
Note: Printer is out of warranty so no need to consider this condition.
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