Digital BW, The Print

It is amazing to me that after several years of vigorous research 
into black and white inkjet printing by many of the contributors to 
this list, Cone's quad system is still the standard to beat (or at 
least meet).  I got the Septone sample and found it unconvincing.  
I'm also discouraged by the pricing.  The carts are twice the 
Epson cost plus the software seems excessively priced.  

I too am anxiously awaiting Cone's ICC based system for the 
2200.  I appreciate his recent posting because it suggests that 
he is taking the time to do it right (archivally anyway).  I really want 
to see a Cone b/w system that is not plagued with clogs. 

Until then, I am using OPM with often satisfying results, IP RIP 
with very good, but not superior, results, and Gray Balancer with 
typically disappointing color shifts.

Frank

http://www.culturalvisions.com

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Martin 
Wesley" <mwesley250@e...> wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jo Brunenberg [mailto:jo.brunenberg@r...]
> > Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 11:38 PM
> > To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Septone Sample First impression
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Do you consider Septone as a serious alternative for the 
QuadTone
> > solutions?
> 
> I think it is a different solution. Ultimately QuadTone is open 
and who
> knows what Roy and others will make it do. At the moment 
(assuming they did
> indeed ship this week) only the Septone system allows you to 
vary hue
> independently in three tonal ranges. So if you want to do that 
they are the
> only method at present.
> 
> > Will there be a 4 or 6 colour Piezography BW solution for the 
2200?
> 
> As I understand it the next version of Piezography BW will be a 
whole new
> animal based on ICC profiles for different printer/ink/paper 
combinations. I
> am not sure where this is at except that it is way behind the 
forecasted
> schedule. I don't believe it will provide any means to vary print 
hue.
> 
> Martin Wesley
> http://www.borderless-photos.de/guests.html