Digital BW, The Print

Hello

Would anyone happen to know where I might be able to download a scan 
of a 35mm B&W negative done with a Nikon CoolScan V at 4000dpi with 
optimum settings ?

I am trying to determine how much of an improvement in the final 
output to my Epson 1270 using MIS VM inks the CoolScan will make. I 
am currently using an Epson Perfection 1200 with the transparency 
adapter and scanning at 1200dpi. I am looking to improve 
sharpness/crispness and smoothness.

I realize that the CoolScan V is a  significant improvement over the 
Epson 1200 as far as capture goes but I am wondering just how much of 
an improvement I can expect in the final print considering I will 
more than likely have to correct for the grain at the cost of 
sharpness. I would also like to discover how much of a role the 
limitations of my Epson 1270 are playing and having a scan from the 
CoolScan would help with this a great deal.

To someone like me the $600. price tag on the Nikon CoolScan V is a 
whole lotta money. Before I invest this kind of money in a film 
scanner I really need to know just how much of an improvement I can 
expect in my final print.

I should also add that I currently use Genuine Fractals to enlarge my 
scans to 13x19 before printing and unless I discover a reason not to 
would probably do the same with the scans from the Nikon. So, I would 
be using the 4000dpi scan mode simply for getting the highest 
resolution scan without regard for enlarging.

I have investigated having a lab scan just one of my negatives and 
they wanted $40., and there are no rental facilities in my area.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Tim