Digital BW, The Print

Hello Jerry,

>I will take the plunge.   

Good, give it a try, there is nothing to lose.


>Does this mean you don't think I need  additional programs 
>like imaqeprint

No need to use it for BO prints.  Imageprint (IP) is a very good but
expensive RIP with (from what people say) a fairly steep learning
curve.  It mixes cyan and Magenta ink in with the black inks in order
to control the tone color.  After you have some experience making
prints you'll know if you want to try it.


>or epson's RIP?  

People who have used this say it's very poor and dificult to use, and
not worth the cost.


>or will I need them eventually?  

You don't need anything else to do BO printing (other than getting a
different black ink than Photo Black; at the very least use the Epson
Matte Black).  Whether or not you are satisfied with the results or
wish to try something else is up to you, but one nice thing about it
is that you are not locked into it, and can try other things any time
you want to.  

There is a ton of stuff to learn in the beginning, especially about
using PhotoShop.  Just start making prints, and keep up with messages
here every day - things will begin to make sense.  At some point down
the road you'll have learned enough to know what else you might want
to try, and having experience making prints will give you a frame of
reference.


>Do I have to develop profiles, whatever they are ?

No, just follow the steps in the "How To Do It" section in article #3
to get started, and then later in more detail in #4.  Don't forget to
have fun! <g>.


Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm