Digital BW, The Print

Thanks Mike, I'll do some more digging.  I already have the 2000P, so I will search it too.  B&W is just an experiment at this point...once I figure out what I'm doing...AND if I LIKE it....I'll go from there, I just don't want to buy another printer.

Thx,

John S.



From: mike-theprint@... 
Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 7:36 PM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Converting an Epson 2000P to B&W??


  
On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 06:53:56PM -0500, John K Stacy wrote:
> Ok, but do I just put black ink in all 6 cartridges?? (the 1400 does
> use 6 colors, right??)

Yes, it is a six-color printer, and the only change to the printer is
installing new cartridges. But your workflow will probably change and
might become quite complex: There are several B&W-only inksets for the
1400, with different characteristics (e.g. UT14 can be used on glossy or
matte papers, but Eboni-6 on glossy must be treated after printing) and
which one is best for you will depend on a number of factors: glossy vs
matte paper, desired print tone, tolerance for learning new software,
etc.

There have been quite a few threads regarding the various B&W options
for the 1400, so you should probably search the group archives for more
information. It can be tough to assemble all the information into a
coherent idea of how you go from capture to print - e.g. Paul's UT14.pdf
is more a description for the experienced than it is a tutorial for the
beginner - but the information's out there and many people have
succeeded.

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| Mike Acar | | mike at waspfactory dot org |




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