Keith, at 19:19 on May 29 1996, you wrote to Bill Grimsley...

BG> Agreed, although whilst the ColorIIs is almost identical in appearance
BG> to the Stylus 820 with colour kit, it has extended its resolution to
BG> 720dpi (like the Color II), and reproduces colour photos superbly (on
BG> coated paper, of course).  Sort of an in-between model, I guess.

KR> the coated paper makes a hell of a difference to the contrast, expensive 
KR> though ):

You're not wrong!  Epson cunningly supplied a few sheets of special paper
with the printer, and the difference in contrast and resolution was
phenomenal.  The question now is "how much is it?".  Haven't
checked, but I heard it was around $30 per 100 sheets of A4.  Ouch.  :(

BG> The Epson fellow told me on the quiet that although 3rd party ink
BG> refills probably won't damage the printheads, the colours may not
BG> precisely match theirs, causing "poor" output.  But at $2.50 per
BG> refill, who really cares?

KR> i could believe that, i'll only go for colour refills as a last resort.

Depends upon the quality required, I guess.  For my use, precise colour
matching is not a prerequisite, and the savings will be dramatic.

KR> on average, someone that i know would be going to the us every month or so, 
KR> i am also hoping to get another trip in the next six months as well.

Do you get one free O/S trip per 1000 dunnies cleaned, or what?  :)

Regards, Bill
@EOT:

--- MsgedSQ/2 3.30