Any difference Epson R2400 vs 3800 for digital negatives?

[menglert]

Hi,

Besides print size, is there any difference in sharpness and tonal quality, or anything else, between the Epson R2400 and 3800?

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Martin

 

[donbga]

Hi,

Besides print size, is there any difference in sharpness and tonal quality, or anything else, between the Epson R2400 and 3800?

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Martin

Martin,

I was lunching with a couple of friends recently and after eating, one of them pulled out a small portfolio of color prints he had made from files captured with a Canon G6 printed on Harmon FB gloss. They were really excellent. Knock your socks off excellent!

So from an IQ point of view I would say there isn't much difference but I think the 3800 probably has a slight edge in apparent sharpness since I think the head technology is a little more advanced than the 2400.

Don Bryant

 

[menglert]

Appreciate the feedback. I realize after rereading my post, I meant to ask, if there was a difference for digital negatives.

 

[Davec101]

Appreciate the feedback. I realize after rereading my post, I meant to ask, if there was a difference for digital negatives.

I have a 3800 and i have had to switch transparency film to Agfa copyjet as Permajet digital negative film seemed to pool a lot, however I know Mike Ware uses the 2400 with permjet film and it prints fine, so i think there might be some difference, obviously the printer driver will not be the same with the two machines but i cannot print on permajet film even with adjusting the settings on the 3800.Kind of annoying as with the copyjet film you have to by 100 sheets at a time which is quite expensive, although i do go through a lot !