Digital BW, The Print

Fred, here is  segment of a recent post, this info should get your pyramid started. 

I urge you to visit the following websites for much more supplementary info:

dpreview's Printer and also Retouching Forums (2)
http://dpreview.com/

Inkjet Printer Forum: responses and aid from actual users on this planet!
http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/index.php

Naturescape: Printing & Photofinishng + others!!
http://www.naturescapes.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=146036

Vendors from my reliable list (search my postings for full list)

Precision Colors (Image Specialists ink) http://stores.ebay.ca/PrecisionColors?_trksid=p4340.l2563

InkjetCarts http://www.inkjetcarts.us/support/

InkRepublic: http://www.inkrepublic.com/IRK4-nano-3880.asp

Inkjetfly: http://www.inkjetfly.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=1&topicdays=0&start=50&sid=586aea1bf1316f4535ff9533ed877652

Jon Cone fine art inks--carts http://shopping.netsuite.com/inkjetmall

Go to Eric Chan's site for good B&W info: http://people.csail.mit.edu/ericchan/

irv weiner
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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fotofred2" <fotofred2@...> wrote:
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> I'm looking at upgraded 2 printers in my Studio, an Epson R1900 and an Epson 7600.  Both of these 'current' printers are in good condition and are performing well.  I'd like to dedicate one of them to B&W work and the question is which one should it be?
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> At one time I was reasonably current with the paper, ink and software options available for dedicated B&W, but (alas) I'm now probably years behind the times.
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> I'd appreciate thoughts and recommendations.
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> Thanks in advance, 
> 
> Fred Drury
> Markland Imaging.
>