Digital BW, The Print

Scott, Thanks again for your help.
After maybe six black only really contrasty prints
yesterday, it's printing faded and so much lighter.
The colors (now from the epson inks..none of the MIS inks 
ever printed)are vivid and strong.
The Eboni ink levels show at 75%. I did nozzle checks 
and all the diagnostics. They all show banding.
I'd hoped that I'd be able to spend lots of time understanding 
how to print, not trying to get it to print. 
Thanks again, Madeleine