Digital BW, The Print

Charlie:

 > I am using IP with a 4800.  I  am finding the same things in the  
images
 > as you. I wondered if the epson advanced bw mode was overspraying! I
 > think you are correct though. It probably is an underlayment.

Since my original posting I have learned that there are two settings  
in the  Epson Advanced B&W mode that caused problems that affected  
the results:

1. It's best to leave Highlight Point  Shift unchecked.This setting,  
which the dealer applied to my test print, reduces gloss differential  
by shifting the whitepoint in the file with the result being enough  
information in the whites to lay down ink -- and which produces
duller highlights, as all the highlights are darkened a bit.

2. The default tone setting in the Epson driver is "Darker":  
apparently is better to use Normal or Dark.

--Mitch/Bangkok