Digital BW, The Print

The Epson "K3" printing approach (2400 - 9800) is really a breakthrough for
B&W compared to past Epson approaches.  The questions I have relate to the
extent of longevity disadvantage, if any, due to two issues.  First, the k3
Advanced B&W driver still uses more than the minimum necessary color inks.
(A rip can solve this problem.)  Second, there are some who think blended
B&W inks are more lightfast than when the color inks are used separately.  I
hope to test both of these issues in a fade test that I might even start
today.  (It takes a month before I have any initial results.)  The results
of this test will be a major factor in whether I make a B&W mix for my 2400.

In any case, the k3 approach produces excellent B&W prints -- with OEM or
MIS inks. (I don't know if the MIS web site lists the MIS 2400 inks yet).

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 


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> steveabrink
> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 6:41 PM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] B&W quality of 2400/4800 vs QTR
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> I recently saw some B&W prints on a 2400 using Kirkland glossy paper
> and they were amazingly good for just hitting a couple of buttons... I
> believe they were at least as good my QTR semi-matte prints on a 4000
> and probably better(!)using the stock profiles.  I don't make my own
> QTR profiles because I just don't have time.  My question is for those
> who are linearising output and doing custom paper profiles in QTR etc.,
> have you compared them with the 2400/4800 stock B&W prints,and if so,
> how did they compare?  I've thought of trying to find the time to delve
> into doing my own custom profiles if they're was a vast improvement,
> but I just don't know how they really compare...?  Given the price
> break on the 4800 and other improvements I'm thinking this might be an
> easy but high quality option ...
> Thanks!
> SteveB
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