As I mentioned in my original post, the only paper I've tried so far is EEM using the "SPR800EnhMatteBstPhoto.icc" profile and using the "Best Photo" resolution. This combo using the settings descibed in the post gave me an excellent, rich BW print that I would be proud to enter in a contest (if my darned photography were better). I don't know about Premium Glossy or Semi Gloss or Luster yet. I also have not tried Heavyweight Matte. Just haven't had the interest yet to try them since EEM is my primary BW paper with Photo Rag second. Haven't even printed in color yet -- I just got the printer last night. Be aware that the profiles supplied with each printer are not custom to that particular printer so ever so slight variations may occur from one printer to another due to manufacturing tolerances. "Ever so slight" might be a big deal when trying to get a neutral print. Somebody once said getting a neutral print with colored inks is like balancing a cue ball on the end of a pin. All I know is that the results on my printer using the method above gave excellent results on EEM. I simply put up the post as an additional piece of info for your consideration if you're thinking about an R800.
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Re: Epson R800 BW results
2004-04-16 by sanfo2003
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