Digital BW, The Print

Alfie,

Epson does not profile any paper other than their own. "Archival 
Matte" setting is probably a good point to start, or even "Photo 
Qulaity Inkjet Paper". My advice - try it once and see where it leads 
you.

Good luck.

Shilesh

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "wangalb" 
<leica_phile@h...> wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 
> I ran out 10 black and white prints on my Epson C80 and they turned 
> out decent on the Epson regular Glossy paper (not Preminum). 
However, 
> I noticed that it isn't exactly a true black and white print but 
has 
> a color cast (slightly magnetia) to it considering that it used all 
4 
> colors to recreate the gray tones. The printing specs are 
impressive 
> and the Glossy paper reminds me of a good Duraflex print ;)...
> 
> I'm also considering sticking in some Hahnemuhle Photo Rag into my 
> Epson C80 but I can't find the profile for it under the options. 
> Should I use the Epson Archival Matte standard? I presume that the 
> Photo Rag is closest to that?
> 
> Anyways, what is the general consensus on the Photo Rag? Is it 
> durable and wearproof (like the black inks won't rub off in 
everyday 
> use) or it is more of a paper which needs to be behind glass? I 
> assume that Epson Archival Matte is fairly durable and rub-proof if 
I 
> want to make test proofs and definitely exhibition quality prints 
> using Cone's inks next year when I get the Epson 1280.
> 
> Cool beans. As long as I can figure out to stick Photo Rag into my 
> C80 I won't be getting any sleep soon.
> 
> Alfie