--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 13:25:18 -0400 From: Fred Schaff <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Archiving Digital Photographs via Computer Sender: Fred Schaff <[log in to unmask]> Folks, Some of you have been aware of my concerns about obtaining a new printer for my computer where a foremost objective is to get the "BEST" reasonably available printer with not only initial reproductive quality but, also very important, the longivity of the finished product. This concern is based on my photography interests, both that from the output of my new digital camera and, also, using my computer and associated software to review and sometimes modify and print various former products from years of film photography. While this is a semi-advertisement for a particular product, the information on the new printer series from Epson, models 870, 875DC and 1270, seems such a great step forward in both initial quality at moderate prices but, extremely important, an ink/paper combination that equals best quality professional color/B&W printing in resolution/brillance/longivity, that I feel justified in posting this E-mail. Below is an assortment of information from a person who just purchased the top-of-the-line Sony camera, the FD-95, with 2.1megapixel resolution. He purchased an Epson printer at the same time, (as his older model Epson died on him), and the data he presents includes personal opinions, some Epson data and some independent, (independent organization but the results were posted by Epson), evaluations of other printer/inks/paper. The results are so significantly different that all those taking either film or digital images for printing and keeping should be aware of the information herein. Fred Schaff, Spring Grove, PA, USA <[log in to unmask]> LAWS OF DISCUSSION 1: In total agreement, there is no net communication possible. 2: In total disagreement, there is no net communication possible. JOHN W. CAMPBELL --- End Forwarded Message ---