Digital BW, The Print

> To pin-point the problem, use the 21-step test file/step-wedge to 
see where
> the problem is.
> 
I did that last night and it was quite revealing. Only the warm tone 
curve, vmqw, does not show a discernable pattern in the steps 
starting at 70% and below.

> The curves for the 1160-PC were written for Epson Archival Matte, 
but I
> would assume HW Matte would be similar.
> 
> Check your settings very carefully.
> 
> Try AdobeRGB also.  It gives more shadow separation.
> 
> >I am doing a nozzle check prior to printing to make sure
> >everything is printing properly.
> 
> Try a purge pattern (from MIS website).  Sometimes nozzle checks 
don't show
> all the problems. (I'm having one now, in fact.)
> 
> As a last resort, your printer may be just enough different that 
you'll need
> to tweak the curves.

Thanks for the input, I'll struggle on.

Don Bryant