Digital BW, The Print

i have just attained an epson 1280 for strictly black and whites. i 
have read threads and know that of course piezo stands alone i have 
also read that lyson does a great job. my question is i am new to 
black and white and was wondering is it worth paying 299.00 for 
piezo starter B&W kit or should i just buy the cartridges and go at 
it blind with no profiles. and if so should i go lyson or piezo. i 
want the prints to last with no fading. i know its pretty much 
personal taste but i would like to here those of you who have been 
in it for awhile. thank you for your time and happy holidays. joe

i have just attained a epson 1280 for black and white and was 
wondering if i should go with lyson or piezo. the problem there is 
they want 299.00 for the piezo kit. my big question is should i get 
just the inks or should i buy the whole kit. i am new to black and 
white and i'm not sure if it would be worth paying for a bunch of 
profiles.  i know its all just personal taste but would like to here 
from the pros here. thanks for any help that you offer. have a great 
day             joseph

I would answer what I was answered: why not try the UT inks with the Paul Roark 
curves? I just got them, and I am really impressed. Much cheaper, by the way.
J

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "joseph3612000" 
<joseph3612000@y...> wrote:

> i have just attained an epson 1280 for strictly black and whites. i 
> have read threads and know that of course piezo stands alone i have 
> also read that lyson does a great job. my question is i am new to 
> black and white and was wondering is it worth paying 299.00 for 
> piezo starter B&W kit or should i just buy the cartridges and go at 
> it blind with no profiles. and if so should i go lyson or piezo. i 
> want the prints to last with no fading. i know its pretty much 
> personal taste but i would like to here those of you who have been 
> in it for awhile. thank you for your time and happy holidays. joe