Digital BW, The Print

> From: Peter A. Klein [mailto:pklein@...]
>
> My 1280 driver (Windows)does not seem to allow the use of 2880 dpi
> except with glossy papers.  When using the Epson Matte Heavy setting,
> 2880 dpi isn't even available.  That doesn't bother me when printing
> color or hextone.  But I would think using 2880 dpi would give
> smaller dots when printing "black only."
>
> Is there a way to make the driver print at 2880 with matte paper?
> And is it worth it?  When printing "black only," can you get smaller
> dots at 2880 dpi than at 1440?  Or does the matte paper surface
> negate any advantage of the higher resolution?

You can lie to the driver about the kind of paper. You'll have to print a
step wedge to see if you get a reasonable gray scale, however. My guess is
that in BO mode, at most you'll need to tweak the ink limit control.

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Ciao,               Paul D. DeRocco
Paul                mailto:pderocco@...