Digital BW, The Print

Yes, I own ImagePrint, QTR and IJC/OPM.  ImagePrint provides decent B&W 
output, and is a big improvement over the Epson driver with the 
standard inkset.  But I find both QTR or IJC/OPM are far superior to 
IP.  

With IP, you are locked into their ink limits and linearization, both 
of which are generic (tied to the inkset).  I find B&W prints from IP 
harsh in comparison, with lack of adequate separation.  The prints from 
the other two programs are linear, richer and much nicer.  I prefer the 
way they blend two profies for greater control.  IP has the tint 
picker, which is ok, but not as nice.  IP is also pretty expensive for 
what it offers.  

Also, both QTR and IJC/OPM allow you to use any inkset with any paper.  
QTR, in particular, has lots of available profiles.  kPeople on this 
bard will be happy to share profiles with you if you ask.

I never use IP for anything any more.  For color, I get better results 
with the Epson driver and custom profiles.  For B&W, QTR and IJC/OPM 
are superior.  But, IP is pretty easy.  Just be aware that IP is 
licensed for a single printer model only.  If you get a new printer 
model, you will have to buy another (expensive) license.

Lou

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "SteveZ" 
<blizzie12@y...> wrote:
> Does or has anyone use ImagePrint by Colorbyte for their black and
> white work? I'm thinking of buying this software ( for Epson 2200)
> since I'm still struggling with the QTR custom curve creation for
> various papers. Does ImagePrint come with all the paper profiles? I
> wish I was better at the techincal aspect of the QTR but the reality
> is I'm not, so maybe it's time to spend some big money and invest in
> a solution that'll make life easier for me. It's either that or I pay 
> someone who uses QTR to sit with me at my computer and show me how to 
> create custom curves.
> 
> Anyone care to comment?
> I'd appreciate hearing back from you.