Digital BW, The Print

Keith,  
In relation to quad printing systems (I don't know about hex 
printers), The Piezo software alters the dithering characteristics of 
the Epson printer.  Others on this list can explain it more 
technically.  From my understanding, Epson's driver is very forgiving 
with a fine dithering that mixes up the dot pattern enough to smooth 
the tonal surface of the print.  The Cone software turns off the fine 
dithering to produce a higher dpi (or equivalent) with less tolerance 
for any lack of alignment in the system.  Hence, when viewed through a 
lupe, the well done Piezo print is very impressive compared with any 
quad Epson driver print.  I don't know about hex systems as I am only 
using an 1160.
Frank

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Keith Hollister" 
<khollist@b...> wrote:
> 
> >>On a tangential note, I have just changed from MIS VM inks to
> MIS FS.  Shadow detail is increased dramatically and through a
> lupe the FS Piezo has a tighter dot pattern.  What's the down
> side?  Many more nozzle checks and cleaning cycles.  The Piezo
> system is pushing my Epson 1160 to its max.  I long for the
> carefree life of Paul's curves and Epson's dithered driver.
> 
> Frank >>
> 
> Why more cleaning cycles? I wouldn't think the FS inks are 
substantially
> different in composition from the VM inks to cause head problems, 
and I
> don't see how the driver can cause these types of problems. I'm 
curious
> since I am considering acquiring another 1280 to use with either MIS 
VM or
> MIS FS. While I don't like the idea of paying $335 for the Piezo 
driver, I
> am attracted by the simpli