Digital BW, The Print

I have a 2200 which I've used almost exclusively for b/w for many years. I suppose the answer depends on your appetite for fiddling with your setup. 

Suggestions:

Definitely don't waste time trying b/w with the Epson printer driver. Recipe for frustration.

Instead download Quadtonerip and use it as the printer driver. First give QTR a try using the stock Epson inks. I found it to do a surprisingly good job and  printed this way for several years. Was quite satisfied.  

 That said, a few months ago I switched the 2200 to the Piezography K7 neutral inks and refillable carts, in order to see what I was missing. Downside: Refilling carts is a hassle because it involves hypodermic needles, some guesswork as to when the carts are actually empty, blah blah blah. Upside: I consider the prints much better. Mind you I was never unhappy with the prints made the other way. It's all subjective of course.






--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Lew" <lew1716@...> wrote:
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> I'll be firing up my 2200 for the first time this weekend. Since I print exclusively in BW should I exercise the option to go with an alternative ink set?
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