Digital BW, The Print

> 
> From: Peter Palmieri <pcpalmieri@...>
> Subject: Re: B&W's with Black Ink
> 
> I have been experimenting using the black ink only setting on my Epson 2200
> with only Epson's standard cartridges. So far I am very encouraged with the
> results. I am very curious about whether others have tried using the black ink
> only setting with the Epson 2200, and their opinion about  the resulting B&W
> prints. Too, any questions, observations and/or suggestions about the workflow
> below will be much appreciated.
> 
> Using the follow settings/paper/ink and PS 7, the resulting B&W print is
> neutral in tone:
> Epson Enhanced Matte Paper
> Matte Black ink
> Profile: Enhanced Matte
> Intent: Perceptual
> Black Point is checked
> Ink--Black (Matte Black is installed)
> Color Controls is chosen
> Gamma: 1.8
> Print Quality: 2880
> High Speed: Off

My experience today with these or similar settings are less attractive than
printing RGB B&W's.  I find that the lower half of the scale is very low in
contrast and artificially elevated in brightness, and then at the very
lowest numbers, the blacks just dive off the scale.  So far I like the
"PhotoRealistic method" the best:

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/printers/2200-bw.shtml


Steve Zavodny Denver