Kevin thank you very much for your input. I will try the MIS inks
first then if necessary try the piezography system. Now all I have
to do is learn about all the different papers! Thanks
Joe
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Gulstene
<kevin@d...> wrote:
> Joe
>
> Good choice for the printer and both Paul Roark's curves with the
MIS
> variable tone inks and piezography are are good choices.
>
> I have use the piezography system (the photoshop plug-in) for
three
> years and I can recommend it. It does have profiles for various
papers
> and will get you printing very high quality B&W prints in a very
short
> time. Although getting started is easy and there is a minimum of
> fussing around it is a more expensive solution. You can defray
these
> costs by purchasing piezo compatible inks from MIS but they warm
more
> than the current piezotone inks. You can also purchase the plug-
in
> from the original developer of the software at www.bwguys,com
>
> I have not used the variable tone inks or Pual's Workflow but so
many
> people on this list do use them trouble free that it is fair to
say
> that you are unlikely to have trouble getting started here as
well. If
> you do, someone on this list will probably give you the answer.
>
> Good luck
>
> --
> Kevin Gulstene
> www.dockwalker.com
>
> > I am about to purchase my first inkjet printer. I pretty much
have
> > settled on the Epson 1280. I will mostly do black and white
work.
> > I am torn between using the MIS inks or the piezography system.
The
> > MIS variable tone inks are interesting since you only have to
buy a
> > set and use one of the work flows provided on their site.
However
> > the piezography system appears to have workflows for different
> > papers worked out well. However one has to purchase the software
> > and if I want a cool or warm tone I have to purchase separate
> > cartridge sets (I think). Please help, any suggestion or comment
is
> > welcome.
> >
> > Joe
> >
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