Digital BW, The Print

I've been getting outstanding B&W results from ABW on my 4800 since I bought it three 
months ago. Couldn't be happier.

Brad
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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "John Vitollo" <jvlist@c...> wrote:
>
> > 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.
>