Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "shifty_tdi" 
<dm1000@...> wrote:
>
> I'm interested in exploring inkjet printing for my scanned negs in 
the
> most cost effective manner possible.  I've reviewed the Roark and
> Jones sites.  I was hoping somebody could review my understanding 
and
> planned upgrade path to see if there are any major caveats or 
gotchas.
> 
> 1. Purchase refurbed Epson R280
> 2. Purchase one MIS Eboni cartridge. I'm after cool prints so I'll 
get
> RCC-T0771-K rather than RCN or RCW.

Actually all the MK carts are the same -- Eboni.  It's only the PK 
carts that have different mixes of color pigments in them to cool 
down the warm carbon.

Eboni, however, is the most neutral matte black you'll probably be 
able to find.  The paper will affect the tone for Eboni.  See the 
paper tone information and links in http://www.paulroark.com/BW-
Info/R1800.htm 

...

Have fun.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com