Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Kale"
<stevekale@b...> wrote:
>... ...   I am interested in hearing from specialist B&W printers who
still think 
> that we need more than three shades of K and why.  

There is no universal need. Clayton just needs one, and likes it
better than more (that may have evolved, if so sorry Clayton). Those
with IP, QTR, etc. with the current UC inks that are thrilled with
their prints only need 2. 
Right now, I need at least 4. After seeing 6 I want 6. If I saw more
and liked it even better, I'd want that...
Also, without the means to put them down properly, more may not be
better, more may create more problems. This is not a simple issue.

> (I say specialist because ideally I would like to hear from people
who make a living printing 
> B&W for established photographers...


I do that, depending on what you consider a living.
Tyler