Digital BW, The Print

I suggested this method of using the Epson driver to print B&W on the 
2200 when I first started using the printer.  Using the 
"Photorealistic" driver setting does improve shadow detail and avoids 
the non-linearity problem when using the driver in NCA mode with 
profiles, but the major problem with this method is metamerism.  The 
latter problem is a result of using all of the color inks (in large 
amounts) to generate a neutral gray scale.  A good RIP (QTR, IJC/OPM, 
ImagePrint) will do a much better job of controlling the specific inks 
used and the amounts needed for a neutral (or toned) B&W print without 
metamerism.

Carl Schofield

On Sunday, November 30, 2003, at 09:42  AM, jerdiakiw wrote:

>   really finding  Clayton's articles useful. ( Although I notice it
> says revised  nov 2003 but still hase 2002 dates in article and
> talks about using a 1280 not a 2200) -I wonder if clayton or anyone
> else can comment on the difference between this apporach on
> lunimous landscape  and clayton's approach.
>
>   http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/printers/2200-bw.shtml
>
>