Digital BW, The Print

For example, using QTR Rip you are able to isolate the 3 black inks from the
colored inks and as David pointed out, when you print in Advanced B&W mode,
Epson printer drivers also add in some colors to get the tones you want.
Using a RIP, you are able to choose which inks to use, how much of each, and
have the ability to create customized tones.  I am not saying you cant do
this with Epson ABW, I just find it easier to create a customized curve for
the type of paper & printer.

Sanders,

I don't use this approach so I didn't think to mention it. But using QTR to
apply and control the black inks only in an OEM ink set is also a popular
approach. This would allow you to maintain a color printer if you need it,
but have a short grayscale ink set at your disposal too. It essentially
would amount to a better ABW than ABW.


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