Digital BW, The Print

Granted the HP solution will fade, of course, but again, the reason I
brought it up is because the WIR tests are indicating an improvement
in longevity compared to the K3 solution. Whether or not this is due
to the HP gray-only solution I don't know, nor am I in a position to
verify.

Basically, what I'm saying is this:

- The HP Z driver appears to offer at least the functionality of the
Epson K3 ABW driver, which is what Clayton is using now (and seems to
like). Not the ultimate control of a RIP, but not bad. I figure if the
ABW driver is good enough for Clayton, the HP Z B&W driver might be
good enough, too.

- The HP Z B&W prints' longevity > K3 ABW prints' longevity (according
to WIR, by a noticeable margin)

- The HP Z B&W prints appear to have zero to minimal color inks mixed
in. Regardless of whether one believes this to be true, the longevity
test still remain.

(BTW, I use an Epson 3800 myself and love the results, but am bringing
up the Z solution because, aside from the cost, it appears to bring
together the qualities that Clayton claims he wants.)

Eric