Digital BW, The Print

>I have just installed EZN inks in a new Epson C86
>and WOW - beautiful prints!!!

>Isn't there a possibility to run these inks on a 
>printer for the A3+ format?

>If no, which A3+ solution comes close to EZN in 
>quality and ease of use?


It sure would be nice if Epson made an A3+ size C86, but they don't. 

However, there are a number of printers that take the larger paper.  The UT2
and UT7 inksets also came out of my "EZ" program, in part.  They print very
nicely with just the sliders.  However, they also have the benefit of
variable tones.  When curves are used to print with these inksets, the range
of tones is quite large.  Curves have been made for a number of papers.  

The UT-FS (medium warm) and UT-FSN (neutral) inksets also run in A3
printers.  Often, however, these do require a curve to adjust the grayscale
file before printing.  This requires that one have Photoshop or Picture
Window to apply the curve.  Photoshop Elements can also be used with an
adjustment layer dragged from another file.  I can provide these files, but
in Elements you would not be able to modify the curves.  

Grayscale curves for the FS inksets have been pre-made for a number of
printers and papers.  Also, since they are a simple, single curve, they are
much easier to modify for new and different papers.  Some of the printers
like the 2000P and 1270 are available used or refurbished and made excellent
B&W printers.

Take a look at my index of printing information at
http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/index.htm.  A number of the printers and
inksets I've worked on are discussed there.

Good luck.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com