Digital BW, The Print

I am new to digital BW.  I am feeling quite lost.  I have done quite a bit of reading on how to convert from color to BW.  Any tips would be appreciated.  However, my main issue is the digital printing and a end product that can replicate work in the darkroom.
 
I plan to use my old 1160 for BW and  have just ordered :
 
1  -  ARC-SO20089-QUT
Description = 3 SHADE ULTRATONE BLK & WHT CART ( I am not quite sure why I need this except I thought it would be good to put in the color cartridge slot)  Can someone tell me more about this?
 
1 -.46873 Product Number = ARC-SO20108-UTK
Description = 10 CART EBONI BLK ( I think I use this in place of the black cartridge.)
 
To start I will be using Epson Enhanced Matt paper.  Are there other papers you can recommend?
 
I downloaded and unzipped Paul Roark's UltraTone Information and Settings for Epson 860 and 1160 Printers,  which I am not certain how to use.  A further explanation on exactly how I get these to relate to my printer would be helpful.
 
Do I need any other software?  I see quite a bit of mention of QTR and other RIP  software?
 
Thanks.
 

 

 







Geri Brown



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