Digital BW, The Print

Pete,
 
> ... MIS UT2 in an Epson 890...All the midtones appear to be 
> compressed into one shade of gray ...


Usually it's a settings problem.  Be sure there is no profile embedded in
the image (use convert profile or print with preview to check).  If the
inkset is not loaded properly, the test files at
http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/Test-files.htm might show that.  You might
also be sure the system will print with Color Controls checked and no curve
used.  (No Color Adjustment is used in the driver when curves are used.)
If in CS2, use "No Color Management" in the Print Preview.

I can't think of much else to suggest at this point.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com