Digital BW, The Print

Hi All,

Please forgive me if this is too far OT but another list memeber
advised that I should post my questions to the list so here goes....

#1) What are the advantages of using a RIP vs. the native Epson print
driver?

#2) I believe the ImagePrint RIP allows b&w profiles, is this correct?
 How would that be done?  Can an advanced user make a b&w profile at home?

Thanks,

Richard Cooke