Digital BW, The Print

If you are not trying to print with a monochrome image with a color tint, 
try using only black ink with the C80. You may or may not like the results 
but give it a try.

At 06:37 PM 08/22/2002 +0000, you 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
>
>
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