Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Gladwell" 
<jaygladwell@h...> wrote:
> Peter--
> 
> Being one who is still trying to determine which route to follow, 
you bring 
> to bear my biggest concern.  Based on the reality of what you're 
saying 
> about mixed-color inksets, isn't the logical choice using inksets 
that use 
> only blacks and grays?

The "logical" choice is the one that best meets each individual's 
priorities. 

The benefit of a RIP is that you can use the same printer to make 
both color and black and white prints, and you can also make prints 
that are predominantly black and white with one small detail or 
splash that's in color.   A RIP is also simpler because you don't 
need to buy third-party inks, refillers, special hardware drivers, 
or a separate dedicated printer.    On the hand, I personally find 
quad/hex -tone prints to be more neutral, smoother, 
and "photographic" -looking than RIP prints.   

You given us mixed signals about your priorities, saying both that 
you're a perfectionist AND that you want it simple.   There is 
nothing that will neet both needs so you have to bite the bullet and 
PRIORITIZE.  Your priorities will determine your "logical choice".