Ken wrote
It will be the 2003 model. Here's the auction site
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=456233582
I'm debating with myself whether or not to ask a relative to drive 12 km to
collect it ( collect only; will not send by courier or anything) and collect it
and
courier it to me, should I bid and win. It is located about 1,000 miles (1,600
km) from my home.
Here are the Ilford papers available from my favourite photo shop.
http://www.photo.co.nz/newprods/newilford_paper.htm
Thanks very much for the run down Ken.
>
> Are you asking about the original S9000 of around 2003 or the newer one of
> 2010?
>
> I had the original S9000. I'll say that it was an excellent printer in
> nearly every way. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that it is a dye
> printer, not pigment printer. The dyes do fade unless you use an
> encapsulating paper. The Ilford Galerie Classic papers in glossy or
> semigloss are best. The surface of these papers absorb the fluid and then
> as it dries the surface closes back up sealing the dyes inside. I've
> written about my various tests of the prints, but in a nutshell will say
> that using this particular Ilford paper, the dyes are more than stable and
> are good for the long haul. The quick-dry papers will outgas and fade.
>
> The print quality is incredible. The blacks are intense. The
> saturations bold, the gradients smooth. It is just fine in this
> regard. I have no complaints with the image quality. A glossy print
> from this printer exceeds the DMAX of anything but Cibachromes.
>
> The printer was quite reliable. The print head is replaceable. The ink
> tanks are 100% passive so they can be refilled with bulk inks very
> inexpensively. I converted mine to continious feed. That was a bit of a
> pain, but worked well.
>
> At this point, the S9000 is pretty old. Mine went to the landfill
> earlier this year. Don't cry for them, though. The S9000 literally
> wore out and the two S900 ones were bought off of ebay for peanuts for
> parts to keep the S9000 running.
>
> Paper options are minimal. I'd stick exclusively with the Ilford
> Galerie Classic papers. Nothing else. Due to the curved feed, you
> cannot use stiffer than card stock without causing problems.
>
> AG
Brian Swale.
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