Digital BW, The Print

I had to boost my contrast with the UT2 inks in my Epson 1280.

I soon realized that the best method was using Photoshop Curves and 
selecting a "black point" with the black eye dropper.

m

Joe wrote:

> Mike I am also using the UT2 inks in an Epson 1280.  I tried the
> grayscale first and really had to boost my contrast.  I then used
> the Rourke workflows with the grayscale image converted to RGB.  I
> found these results to be much better.  Also on glossy paper
> printing at 2880 also gave a significant improvement in transition
> regions. I am not an expert, just my experience.  By the way I am
> still using the QPK black for glossy.  I will try the eboni black on
> glossy when I run out.
>
> Joe
>
>
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "ckayakman"
> <ckayakman@y...> wrote:
> > It seems I keep asking the same question, please bear with me.
> >
> > Is the following workflow correct:
> >
> > 1.  Install cartrages in Epson 1280. Run 2 cleaning cycles.
> >
> > 2.  Open Image in Photoshop CS.
> >
> > 3.  Convert to "grayscale".
> >
> > 4.  Tweak image in Layers or Adjustments using levels, curves, etc.
> >     (Here is where a major question comes in, will I be "WYSIWYG",
> on
> >      my calibrated monitor?)
> >
> > 5.  Print image @ 1440 or better, I print with no color control
> >      checked in the printer dialoge box. Adobe color space.
> >
> > Is this close?  Any help or workflow suggestions to get me started
> > appreciated.  Printing on EEM.
> > Thanks, Mike Olson
>
>
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