Digital BW, The Print

That is one grey, as opposed to the two grey system that HP's dye-based 
printers use (Black + grey, plus light grey).

grey != black. One grey is a two black system (Matte or Photo black + grey).

-Adam


Gary Udstrand wrote:
> 
> 
> It is ironic that you fault Reichman for the very thing that you have 
> done. ;-)
> 
> The B9810 used a photo black, a matte black and a light gray for its
> B&W prints. Not one as you have indicated. The printer is shipping
> now and soon there will be a wealth of information and opinions on its
> performance. From what I have heard the 9180 is a big step forward
> for B&W and not as you have indicated a step backward.
> 
> g
> 
> On 9/13/06, Barrett Benton <bwbenton@... 
> <mailto:bwbenton%40bellatlantic.net>> wrote:
> 
>  >
>  > I like a lot that I hear about the B9180. But I can't help thinking
>  > that HP has taken one step forward for color printing while taking one
>  > step back for b/w. *One* grey ink? This most likely means color is
>  > part of the b/w printing picture here: I've seen good prints made this
>  > way (and made a few myself), but I much prefer keeping those other
>  > inks out.
>  >
>  >
>  > - Barrett