Digital BW, The Print

Thought you guys and gals might be interested in my PMA report:
http://www.dpandi.com/newsreviews/reports/tradeshows/pma03/index.html
(or link from the home page: http://www.dpandi.com )

I talk about the Shoot Out display that was mentioned here a few days ago. 
This was one of the most interesting parts of the show, IMO.

I also mention what Cone is doing and a couple of the new RIPs including R9 
and their Septone solution, as well.

Harald Johnson
author, "Mastering Digital Printing"
DP&I.com ( http://www.dpandi.com )

Just a few quick comments about what we saw there. Meeting Jon, Bill,
Larry and all from Conetech was a major highlight for me. I think most
here are familiar with what's coming from them soon. The inksets look
great, gorgeous big portrait print with the Sepia inks, really.
Meeting Gary Rogers of R9 was also a treat. He is clearly brilliant
and seems to know as much about putting ink down on paper as anyone on
the planet. His new inksets and variable sextone drivers look really
intriguing, samples looked good. Very specific hue control, with
consistant tonal values at any setting.
The other new products possibly of interest here is Ergosoft's new
RIP, which has a quad option and is highly thought of, and the new
Arches paper, which I loved and can't wait to try.
Tyler