Digital BW, The Print

What's the problem with options? You see people on lists seeking help
with problems, there are others with few to none using 3rd party inks
that have no time for lists, and Epsons are hardly free of problems
either. Some people, including myself, also prefer the results they
get from other processes to the B&W solution from Imageprint, and also
may prefer the companies they deal with to Colorbyte.
It sounds like you have your solution and are happy with it, and are
convinced it's the only way, so I'm not sure what kind of answer you
are looking for.
Tyler

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "digikdm"
<monroekd@h...> wrote:
> Would someone explain to be why there is so much banter/trial and 
> error/ and switching of vendors with regards to third party ink 
> systems when all you really need is a good RIP using Epson inks. I 
> know someone will counter that one of the colored Epson UC inks( 
> yellow is the usual culprit mentioned) will 
> fade over time producing metamerism, but there is little to no proof 
> of the latter using the newer Epson UC inks. The prints I've seen 
> using Imageprint as a RIP are as good as any I've seen( other than 
> fiber-based halide)using any other ink systems. Why burden yourself 
> with ink clogs and  ever-changing curves, etc. It's a technology bog. 
> I've found the upfront costs of Imageprint( admittedly a RIP-off, pun 
> intended) to be worth the cost in the long run.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "tigertwous" 
> <jfisher@s...> wrote:
> > I've just ordered my set of Piezography inks from IJM for my Epson 
> 7600 inked
> >  with matt black UC inks, I'm running Studio Print 10 from a 
> Windows XP Pro system 
> > and will have access to a X-rite DTP41. I plan on using Epson 
> Enhanced Matte to learn 
> > on but will move up to some other types as I get my feet wet. Any 
> suggestions as to 
> > what I should do first (other than the obvious) I usually just play 
> around and find my 
> > way in the dark and eventually come up with what I need, but I 
> thought if I ask you 
> > folks I may be able to shorten the time it takes to achieve some 
> successful results.
> >  
> >  Thanks I'm looking forward to making some spectacular prints in 
> the future.
> >  
> >  Jack Fisher
> >  St. Louis, MO