Digital BW, The Print

Sarah, the tests I looked at comparing ABW output from both a x900 and a x800 were indistinguishable.
I'd love a 9900 for all kinds of reasons, but I don't think potential advances in ABW output would be one of them.
Of course if you already like ABW output... not that there is anything wrong with that...
(whew)
Tyler

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah Renkes" <sagaface@...> wrote:
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> Hi Mark,
> 
> Just wondering if you think the 9900 is all that compared to the 9800, both with OEM inks and with the Piezotone? I looked up the differences in the new model but don't know anyone who has one. Not that I'm purchasing one anytime soon, but I'm still curious.
> 
> Thanks,
> Sarah
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Mark Savoia <mark@> wrote:
> >
> > I have had my Epson 9900 for a few weeks now and was finally able to  
> > do some tests to compare its ABW mode vs Piezotone selenium inks.  
> > Bottom line, the Piezotones have much more depth to them. They look  
> > 3D and the 9900 black and white prints do not. Color on the 9900 I  
> > was able to tweak to match the Pieozone fairly close. All tests were  
> > done on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag.
> > 
> > Just thought I would report my results.
> > 
> > 
> > Mark
> > http://www.stillrivereditions.com
> >
>