Digital BW, The Print

> Is setting up to use ABW worth the bother? Having spent days to achieve 
> WYSIWYG for colour images why not just use these settings to produce 
> mono? I have taken great care to produce a neutral mono greyscale with 
> a smooth transition through a 21 step wedge as part of my tests. I have 
> developed a curves adjustment layer to apply to the image file to get 
> the gamma and shadow values spot on prior to sending to the printer so 
> I do not really need the gamma adjustments offered by ABW mode..... 
> Pete.

That's what I'm finding...it's really hit or miss with ABW. I haven't really spent time testing my 
4800 for the best output but it does seem like Epson missed the mark for B+W. Color output 
is beautiful.

Steve Kale mentioned building a softproof profile for ABW using QTR and I can see why one 
would want too.