Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steve"
<dazedgonebye@...> wrote:

> 
> I'm wishing I could get a hands-on look at output from the various 
> systems, but I can't figure how to make that happen.
>

One way is to go ahead and risk $$ on one of the cheap photo Epsons,
which are surprisingly good out of the box with OEM pigments, then
participate in a print exchange.

I think you'll see that Epsons going back several model cycles are all
capable of credible B&W, used well with OEM pigments/inks, though
you'll probably prefer MIS pigments. You'll develop preferences for
certain machines/inks/papers, but you'll be surprised how well even
the least current Epson replaces a wet darkroom. 

I mention Epson simply because I've not seen much from HP or Canon.