Unless you're printing on matte paper and don't care about B&W, money's better spent on an R1800 (or a refurb R2400).
The 2200 was good for its day, but the original UltraChrome inks pale in comparison to what's on the market today, particularly if you're printing on gloss/semigloss media or making B&Ws.
If you do go for the 2200 and like a glossy print you can't do better than Pictorico High Gloss White Film paper. Extremely low bronzing, unlike with Epson's glossy papers, and outstanding color gamut. I'm still using that combination myself as I only need glossy color prints. I'll second the advice on a printer with the K3 inkset though if you plan to print B+W.
colinm wrote:
Unless you're printing on matte paper and don't care about B&W, money's better spent on an R1800 (or a refurb R2400).
The 2200 was good for its day, but the original UltraChrome inks pale in comparison to what's on the market today, particularly if you're printing on gloss/semigloss media or making B&Ws.
I have both of these printers and always use the 2100 for B+W....and quite happy to use it for colour as well except I bought the r1800 for colour prints so it has to earn its keep.
I've had this printer since it came out, can't even remember?? 5 yrs or more I think. Workhorse never had a problem with thousands of prints. Glossy is a NO NO on this printer. I've seen this printer going from $150 to $200 on Craigslist. I picked up a NEW 7800 for $900, lucky and it is amazing. Still have the 2200, but need to sell it, just not using it. Go for it and have fun
