Digital BW, The Print

Hello Dave,

>I've been monitoring this group thinking some day I'd like to 
>make great B&W prints on my Epson 2200 or 2400 using WindowsXP 
>with or without QuadTone RIP or other software. But the more I 
>read the more confusing it seems. Can anyone summerize the 
>advantages/disadvantage of any or each of the major systems to 
>print great B&W to include ImagePrint? I'm a hobbist and don't 
>have the instruments to read/create accurate profiles.


I add my voice to what Paul and Richard have said, especially this:

Paul: "I recommend people get on the learning curve cheaply and 
easily. Once one starts actually printing, the issues here will 
have more context and make more sense."

This is good advice, and the C86 is a great way to get started.  If
you already have a 2200 then Black Only (BO) is an easy and
inexpensive way to get started, or QTR with its provided curves if you
want to get into that approach.  If you want a full ink method (not
BO) on a 13" printer without dealing with a RIP and curves and all
that, then the 2400 is highly recommended.  For instructions for BO on
the 2200 or R200, or the 2400 without profiles and color management,
there are some How-To articles at the link below.  It doesn't have to
be complicated.


Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm