Quote Originally Posted by mrladewig View Post
It seems to me that you're trolling at this point. I am reluctant to address your question, but in the best interest of dispelling false information, I think its necessary.

An Epson scanner can produce an excellent scan and so can the Nikon. You can easily make prints from digital files from those scanners that look as good or better than the drug store frontier prints. Keep in mind that RA-4 printing just like the frontier is an output option for any scan from home. You just need to work with a lab that prints on a Chromira, lightjet, etc...

So what does it take to get there? Time to learn how to master the process, get the most from the scanner software and photoshop. Fluid mount scanning on an Epson can give most of the same clarity that it offers on a IQ3, Cezanne or Aztek. It won't have the resolution of the drums or pro flatbeds, but it can produce a solid 16X20 on inkjet or RA-4.
I need to get prints from you and others around here so I can see just what is possible with an Epson or other machines being used by operators that know what they are doing. It would help me understand what exactly people are saying since I have nothing to go on but a couple people's examples along with my own. I don't care to put a person down or come on the board and say this user sent me photos and they look like crap. Anyone else have anything better? Examples I have said I have in hand are from members on this board, but I need to get my hands on more prints by people well known enough around here with the experience level so I can know just what can be expected.

Do you or anyone else want to send some prints if I buy the paper or prints? I don't need some fine art print being sold for rediculous money off a website, but I would like an excellent example of what is capable from these scanners and whatever printer of choice is being used.

Any takers for this troller? Send a PM. I'd love to have examples to look at. And again, I don't write and say this looks like junk or post on the board how user this sent me prints that look like junk. I will be satisfied enough having reference material if anyone around here has some to offer. I send back what I receive unless a person like the others do not mind me holding onto the prints for future reference.