Digital BW, The Print

This is really frustrating.

I can print a good 21 step gray scale using one of several workflows 
and curves then when I try to print an image I get crap.

The images are processed in PS 7 after being converted with ARC.

Whe printed monochrone on an 890 using color inks (MIS ARC) the 
prints look fine. When printed using the QVM ink set everything 
looks flat, with no strong blacks.

I've tried several different ICC profiles for the different papers, 
default Epson profiles as per th workflow material associated with 
the curves (Roark V13, earlier as well as Boley's) nothing seems to 
work.

Anyone have a suggestion?

David

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "dmwemtone" 
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> This is really frustrating.
> 
> I can print a good 21 step gray scale using one of several 
workflows 
> and curves then when I try to print an image I get crap.
> 
> The images are processed in PS 7 after being converted with ARC.
> 
> Whe printed monochrone on an 890 using color inks (MIS ARC) the 
> prints look fine. When printed using the QVM ink set everything 
> looks flat, with no strong blacks.
> 
> I've tried several different ICC profiles for the different 
papers, 
> default Epson profiles as per th workflow material associated with 
> the curves (Roark V13, earlier as well as Boley's) nothing seems 
to 
> work.
> 
> Anyone have a suggestion?
> 
> David

I have calibrated my printer, scanner and monitor using EZColor's 
software and Monitor measuring hardware.

The tests have been printed using the EZColor printer profiles, the 
paper profiles and the default Espon profiles ie Photo Paper, Glossy 
Paper, Photo Quality Inkjet Paper, etc.

The tests have been printed on Legion Photo MATTE, Legion Somerset 
Photo Enhanced Velvet and Epson Archival Matte.

This is very frustrating.

David