Digital BW, The Print

Ted,

For matching the monitor to the print, see
http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/Monitor-Profiling.htm .  It describes a way to
make a custom profile for the monitor.  

The density aim points to which the grayscale curves are matched is,
essentially, the Lab scale, but with the middle of the scale set to the
point "half way" (in Lab visual terms) between good matte dmax and paper
white.  The steps should appear as equal steps.  However, it is not the
typical curve that is used for color inksets.

You may be having trouble with more than just this issue.

See my information on UT2 if you haven't yet.  You may spot a setting or
workflow problem.  See http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/UT2-Readme.htm  

I'll send you some files off list that may also help.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com