Digital BW, The Print

Mike,

> The reading I've done here on this grouplist, Paul Roark's website,
> and other information available through the group seems to indicate
> that the c86 and MIS for BO printing is the greatest thing since
> sliced bread.  I'd be interested to see what the general opinions are ...

I think the C86 with MIS EZ inks is the best value there is in B&W printing
(8x10 max size).  However, I don't think the average C86 is capable of what
I'd consider good "black only" printing.

The 1280 and 2200 (and 4000, etc.) are capable to good BO printing, but the
only ink I've found I like for BO is MIS's Neutral Photo Black (what I refer
to as PKN) on a paper like Kirkland Pro Glossy.

Eboni used in BO arrangement is very archival, and some like the tone and
texture of the prints, but that is just not my style.

I have not used many of the older printers, but my 1160 was not up to the
job, in my opinion.  

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com