Digital BW, The Print

Even,

>Is it possible to have a B&W print from an inkjet printer, that 
>doesn't have a magenta (or the opposite end of the spectrum),a green 
>undertone in the darker areas. (with the current state of inks/paper 
>that we have to choose from)
> i use Epson Premium Semi-Gloss & Luster only, no matte stock.

Balancing the appropriate amount of magenta v. green in the shadows is the
trickiest part of the ink mixing.  The hues change as the density changes on
a single piece of paper, and each paper is different.

I've been slowly reducing the amount of magenta as I make the inks, in part
due to the movement toward more glossy prints, and in part due to my
increasing dislike for the obviously magenta shadows.

Among the neutral-cool dark gray inks, FSN-C is the least magenta cast.
(There is none of the old magenta in these mixes, and I hate to say it's
"green.")  It has the same ratio of color pigments as the UT7 LK-N.

If you were into mixing inks, you could use these to mix the other grays.

On the other hand, you might find that one of these in a printer might give
you the control you need.

> ... if my densitometer reads neutral, the final print always has a 
>slight greenish undertone to it.

That is why a slight "selenium" tone (sounds better than magenta) is
generally favored for "neutral" prints.

You can also see why I am somewhat interested in making a low gamut B&W
inksets, but only if an affordable profiling software can do a good job with
it.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com