Thanks Paul!
---In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, <digitalblackandwhitetheprint@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
... Epson 1400 and wanted to try BW printing with Eboni-6 ...My goal is to get a better BW tonal range than I get using conventional color inks.The paper white and dmax (100% black) set the ends points of the dynamic range of the print. The 6 dilutions of Eb6 will give very smooth gradients between those points.... questions: (1) can I get good quality prints on matte paper without using QTR?Yes. QTR is necessary only for Arches and other non-coated papers. Eb6 is compatible with the Epson driver. QTR can get slightly higher dmax on some if not most papers, but the Epson driver is fine for inkjet papers. See pages 4 - 8 of http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-6.pdf . That said, I use QTR and it is something that you may want to learn how to use once you decide you like the Eb6 approach. One thing I like, for example, is using an Eb6 profile plus a Black Only profile together in QTR. This makes more neutral prints.(2) if the answer to #1 is yes...then do I just use the icc file for the paper I use?As noted in the above PDF, you can even just use the Epson driver "color controls." Making custom ICCs is best. I have some ICCs and curves in the Zip file.(3) I used the 1400 for color printing but will dedicate it to BW...so I assume I need to flush the 1400's pads. . .but what do I use to do that?Flushing never hurts, but the inks are compatible. I've never had a problem switching back and forth. It takes 2 cleaning cycles to get rid of the residual color in the heads.Good luck.Paul