But a 17.1MB TIFF file that needed only 2 minutes 56 seconds to output on the Epson printer took 5 minutes 56 seconds to print on the MD-5000. The ink is embossed rather than sprayed, so it adheres to the paper's surface instead of sinking into the fiber. This ensures that prints are waterproof, smearproof, and fadeproof. For higher print quality and better colors, selecting the primer undercoat transforms ordinary copy paper into glossy paper. We were impressed with the image quality of our test prints.
Colors are rich yet subtle, and there is a wealth of detail usually seen only in a glossy print.
Depending on the inks and paper you use, the MD-5000 can print at a resolution of up to 2,400 dpi, with a variable dot pitch. The text isn't as dark as ink jet output, but it's as sharp or sharper than a high-resolution laser printer. ZDNet and ZDNet logo are registered trademarks of ZD Inc. Content originally published in Ziff Davis Media publications is the copyrighted property of Ziff Davis Media. Ziff Davis Media. All Rights Reserved.