Digital BW, The Print

Hello Peter,

>I've been interested in trying the black-only method, but I 
>can't seem to find a step-by-step workflow explanation.
> 
>...if you're doing it successfully, can you post your 
>instructions here on the list?
> 
> I'm using an Epson 1160 with Epson drivers, btw.

I am getting excellent results with BO printing.  I'm using an Epson
870.  This is a 6-ink printer with the 4 microliter droplet size.  I'm
not sure if the 1160 has this small droplet size or not - if not, that
may affect the quality.  Here's what I do:

1) Scan B&W negs with an Epson 1640SU flatbed at 1600 dpi (its highest
optical resolution), source set as Monochrome Neg, target set as B&W
Photo. 

2) Work in PhotoShop 7 as a gray scale image with color profile set as
Gray Gamma 2.2

3) Print using the Epson 870 Driver version 5.20
       Paper: Matte paper - Heavyweight
         Ink: black
  Color Ctrl: Gamma 2.2
  Print Qual: Photo - 1440 dpi

5) I use EAM as proofing paper and Photo Rag for final prints, with
same settings for both.  I find the prints to have slightly less
contrast than the on screen image, but not so much I can't intuitively
adjust to it.  It's pretty much WYSIWYG.

I'll be happy to answer any other questions.

Regards, - cj