Digital BW, The Print

I would first make some prints with the 4800 in ABW mode and see if the results meet 
your expectations and requirements. I'm extremely happy with mine straight from the box.

Brad
Urban pix: http://www.citysnaps.net




--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Olivier" <odesmais@y...> wrote:
>
> I know the question is not posted in the right place but I can't find 
> a better one when reading some pro's posts. So please don't kick me 
> out.
> 
> I'm currently using a 1800 and a 1290-Piezo-QTR with CS. I'm making 
> my profile with a Pulse X-rite (most affordable solution at the time 
> I got it but maybe not the most accurate one). This all serves photo 
> printing exclusively at the (very) amateur level.
> 
> I'm considering now upgrading for a 4800, mainly for color (for BW 
> may also use it with QTR in ABW).
> 
> I'm wondering if a RIP would help me improve if not my photos at 
> least my prints with a 4800 (and eventually the 1800 that I could 
> possibly linearised). It's my understanding that RIPs not only 
> provide a linearisation capability but also a better dithering than 
> Epson drivers (with additional features of less interest for me such 
> as images placement on a single sheet...and maybe some key ones I 
> have not yet identified).
> 
> Does this make sense and if so what would you recommend me to look 
> at. Any comments are welcome : personal, url link,...
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> Olivier
>