Digital BW, The Print

Mark, Scott,

>You Epson guys are like a bunch of nuclear 
>physicists compared to...

>...frankly, the discussions here on the forum intimidate me 
>a bit and make me wonder...

Please don't let all the techno-babble on this forum discourage you,
it doesn't have to be like that (there is a very small minority who
spew out yards of mind-numbing blather that they think makes
themselves look smart - just ignore those posts).  As others have
said, there is a complete spectrum of approaches to this, from total
easy no-brainer on up, all of which are capable of beautiful results.
General good advice is to begin with something simple and work up at
your own pace to wherever your own comfort level is.  It isn't
necessary to be a high-techie to make beautiful gallery quality
prints (just as it wasn't necessary to be a full blown Zonie in the
darkroom).  

The easiest way to begin is with a C-86 w/EZ inks or a 1280 w/UT2 or a
2200 w/UT7 or Black Only (BO) with any number of printers.  If you can
spend the money, the 2200 is probably the best all around 13" desktop
printer.  It's rugged, designed for pigment inks, has easy top fill
carts available for bulk inks, can print on just about anything
(optional rear feeder), and can be used with many different 
inks/Rips/techniques.  

Digital BW printing has come a long way the past few years.  This is a
good time to be getting involved.  Jump in, the water's fine.

Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm