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2100(2200) The illusive cold B/W print!

2003-06-11 by martinshakeshaft

In the days when I didn't know better I bought a Epsom 2100 thinking 
that I would be able to get a neutral B/W print out of the box....OK 
I was stupid!

After experimenting with various setting/paper combinations I got a 
print that I was quite please with in daylight, but in other lighting 
conditions (mainly flouresant) I got metamism - magenta cast. I was 
using Matte Black Ink and Epson Archival Matte Paper.

At work we have a Epson 950 and I tried a black only print at 
2880dpi.  It was fairly neutral and quite pleasing.  Unfortunately 
when I try it on the 2100 I get a very warm print, similar to Agfa 
Record Rapid (for those people with wet darkroom experience).  Nice 
enough if you like that kind of thing, but I am after neutral!

This got me thinking......Probably the simplest way I am going to be 
able to use the printer for B/W and colour is to print B/W's with 
black ink only if I can find a neutral black.  Does anyone have any 
thoughts on this, suggestions?

Plan B is to invest in the Epson Pro Rip which I understand can print 
B/W's using both the Black and Light black inks.  Could anyone give 
me any feedback on this?

Any help would be appreciated.

Martin

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