Digital BW, The Print

Here's an interesting thing I just discovered.  

MIS was kind enought to send me a Fuji B&W test print on EM paper
using UTN inks from an Epson C84.  The company also sent a Fuji BMP
file so that I could compare the same image using my 2200 with
standard Epson inks.

Surprise, except for the color-B/W conversion, the prints are almost
exacty the same.  The blacks are just as black on either print, the
overall tonality is just as smooth, and the tonal scale from black to
white remains consistently neutral.  The only difference, and it's a
very subtle one, is that the Epson print is ever so slightly more
magenta (something I wouldn't notice if they weren't shown side by
side).

Now, to be fair, my Epson printer has been fully profiled (Cathy's
Profiles).

Next step is to see how this test print works on a 2400.  All I need
is to find a store in Los Angeles who'd be willing to print it.  Any
suggestions?

Robert Ades


  --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, sburger104@a...
wrote:
> Robert,
> I use the 2200 with the Ut7 inks and print on the exact same two
papers. I 
> couldn't be happier with this set-up. I don't have a comparison
between the two 
> inks, but getting a good rich black has never been a problem if you
use the 
> Eboni Black ink. Continuous ink systems aren't as good of a choice
for people 
> who want to switch back and forth between glossy and matte papers
because the 
> type of black ink needs to be changed. It can be done, but it's a
hassle. If you 
> stay with matte papers and use the Eboni black ink you will love
this set-up.
> Steve Burger
> 
> 
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