Digital BW, The Print

Tim,

The only caution I would give is that, if you are using the Epson 
inks (I believe you have an Epson, correct me if I'm wrong), is that 
on the glossy or semi-glossy papers the life before fading becomes 
noticeable is only in the 3 to 5 year range and a neutral B&W image 
may show tonal shifts sooner that a color image.

If you stick to their matte papers, Heavy-weight and Archival, you 
will get a longer life but not the deep blacks.

You might want to take a look at the longevity of some of the other 
color dye ink sets for this, if you want to stay with glossy paper. 
This would just be a matter of switching cartridges so the costs are 
not as high as setting up a dedicated B&W printer.


There are also the pigmented color ink sets that could be used but 
with a higher initial cost. 

In any case this is a good place to get started and if you decide to 
get a dedicated B&W system next year or later you will still have all 
your scans and your adjusted digital files to reprint from if you 
want.

Let us know how it goes.

Martin




--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., tyork@a... wrote:
> It sounds like a selenium-toned duotone print. This can be a very 
> acceptable solution or alternative to a second printer. Especially 
if 
> you like selenium-toned prints with the deep blacks and the mid-
grays 
> that are drop dead gorgeous. Way ta go !!!!!!
> 
> Tim

(snip earlier)