Digital BW, The Print

Thanks to all who responded. I figured this was simply a strong arm tactic by 
the Epson retailer, and, as a business person myself, I understand their 
motivation because the real profit is in ink sales, not printer sales.

So, I bought the 2400, and love the B&W out of the box. Actually, "better" 
blacks than my C84 with EZ inks (at least to my eye, Clayton). Compared side 
to side from  the same file/neg, the 2400 print shows significantly smoother in 
the solid black areas, while the C84 EZ print shows more what I call spots or 
blotches in the solid black areas.

Will I get the same (or improved) results with third party inks? Or, do the 
Epson inks produce the best B&W?

Clatyon, I'm going back to read your article on color management and 
profiles, a small light bulb went off (about 25w, I think) while reading the 
Epson documentation. I might be close to begining to understand what in 
heck you're talking about. I appreciate your patience.

Cheers,
George