Digital BW, The Print

"Chris Hargens" <chargens@s...> wrote:
>
> I'm currently printing BW with my 2200 using QTR with the UC inkset
> (matte black). I'm thinking about switching to the 2400 to get better
> blacks and (hopefully) dotless highlights, along with the capacity to
> print on glossy papers. But before I commit myself I want to
> investigate  other options. 

Perhaps the simplest thing to do is use MIS Eboni in the MK slot alongside the UC inkset 
-- which is what I do.

I've used these options:
EZN/W on C86
Black Only on 2200
ImagePrint UC/2200 +/- Eboni

I find the Eboni an improvement over Epson's MK. Each of the different options give a 
different "look" to the print. The black only option with MIS Eboni gives a great "punch" to 
the print but there is a noticible graininess if you look closely. I highly recommend the EZN 
and/or UT7 (and presumably the K7) approach if you aren't also printing color.

I also have a 4800 and am very pleased (thrilled) with it for glossy photos but I'd say that 
for someone who already has a 2200 there is very little noticible advantage in moving to a 
2400/4800 etc. if you are printing with matte papers.

Think about adding the 2400 for glossy purposes -- in which case you do get terrific 
dmax, but keep the 2200 for matte papers.

Jonathan