Digital BW, The Print

>... It's a 1290.

OK, then it's similar to UT2.

...

> Will the 1290 ever be better than the 2400/OTR combo?

The main reason to use a 1290 over a 2400 is cost.  The 2400 is an
outstanding printer.  I think it puts too much color in the "Advanced B&W"
mode printing.  That's why I have one set up with MIS LK, LLK and even LLK
in the Y spot.  (MIS LK and LLK are warmer than Epson K3 and give this setup
a better range.) Then it uses the minimum amount of color and makes prints
that are about as good as it gets.

A 1290 that is working correctly can visually match the 2400, but it would
be slower. 

Re-check all the settings by looking at my UT2 write-up at
http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/UT2-Readme.htm

Also, print see the test files I have at
http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/Test-files.htm  These will tell you whether
the inks are loaded correctly.

Good luck.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com