Digital BW, The Print

I fear this may be an overworked topic...I am starting out with K6
inks on an epson 9500, and having trouble with shadow areas.

Last night I changed my workflow over to 2.2 gamma (I'm on a Mac),
hoping that would solve the blocking-up blacks I'm getting. But it
doesn't seem to change anything. I'm using QaudtoneRIP, following all
the steps, and can't seem to get away from the black pools in what
should be shadow detail, and an awkward, muddy(?) transition to middle
grays.

Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! I have so many nice negs to
print!

thanks,
Pat Kelley
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patrick kelley
assistant professor, new media and photography
dept. of art and art history
st. olaf college
northfield, MN
http://www.patrickkelley.org