Digital BW, The Print

Hi

I used QTR/Epson 2100/OEM inks. Great program and as other's have 
said produces excellent results. However there is a learning curve. I 
then learnt about the Bowhaus RIP OPM/IJC. This program does what QTR 
does, is more expensive but for me I found it easier to use. Still 
takes some learning !! You could also have a go at Clayton's BO 
method of printing. Very simple, cheap and requires no extra 
software. I also tried MIS UT inks in a 1160. Again good results. 
However I do not have the space for two printers, so when I bought 
the 2100, a RIP solution was the only way to go. The only problem I 
had with OEM Epson inks is that of bronzing on glossy papers. Now 
that was a big problem for me because I really like glossy B&Ws. To 
solve the bronzing I switched to a dye ink set. I do not sell prints 
so the longevity issue is not a problem for me. I'm currently using 
Lyson Fotonic inks (colour inks) with the MIS easyfill carts. The MIS 
easyfill carts are really very good. With this ink set I use OPM/IJC 
for B&W. QTR would work just as well. However you would have to be 
prepared to make your own curves/profiles for either RIP. Another 
option that Lyson have just launched with Bowhaus is their Daylight 
Darkroom inks. These are a set of B&W tonable inks for the 2100/2200 
and use the Bowhaus RIP to control them. They are dye inks and will 
print on matte and glossy papers. I have seen no test reports so far 
so how good they are is anyone's guess. However I would like to think 
they would be an improvement on their Quad Black inks. I'm currently 
waiting for a sample print from Lyson.

The choice is your.

Good luck.

Peter.