Digital BW, The Print

Mike,

>I've been using the UT2 inks in my 1280 with your curves. 
>Are you recommending a switch to the FS type?

No, not if you're happy with UT2.  

The FS option is just for those who want a monotone inkset.  Some do because
it is easy for them to write or modify curves for.  All the relevant points
are along a single curve, and there is no tone/hue control, so that issue is
gone.  

My main target for the hextone FS is the 2000P.  There are apparently a lot
of these sitting around collecting dust.  It might make a good, cheap 13"
printer for those who want to get into B&W digital printing on a tight
budget.  To keep my time commitment to a minimum, I will probably only set
up the FS (and FS-N) on the 2000P.  

>Also, I've been unable to source premeir art hot press in the 205 weight.
>Did I get that spec wrong?

The Premier Imaging home page is http://www.premierimagingproducts.com/.
They show dealer information, and one that seems to have good prices is
http://www.itsupplies.com/.  Look down the left hand, blue section of their
web page to the link for "Premier Imaging - Fine Art Media."  The Fine Art
Media link from the page that will appear gets you to page

<http://www.itsupplies.com/cgi-bin/itsupplies.storefront/4151a91401b095fe273
f40018014064b/Catalog/1477>

(cut and paste the entire URL) that seems to have good prices on 205 as well
as other weights.

I have ordered PremierArt spray from IT Supplies, and they seem to be
reputable.

Good luck.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com