Digital BW, The Print

Hey all, I got referred to this site from photo.net.  I had a question 
about black and white digital printing.  I don't want to spend a bunch 
of money on the new epson printer because I do very little color work, 
so I can't justify it.  I was wondering however, of a cheaper option 
of dedicating a printer soley to black and white.  I know this will be 
cheaper, but I was wondering how quality would compare and 
archiveablity.  Also, if someone could tell me the steps of what to 
do...I buy X printer and then what?  Do I fill it with all black and 
white inks or what?  I am somewhat lost.  Get back to me when you get 
a free second thanks!

This is been discussed extensively here. When you get some time I recommend
you read through the archives. It will be 30-40 minutes very well spent.
 Richard

 On 9/22/05, vogty007 <vogty007@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all, I got referred to this site from photo.net <http://photo.net/>. I
> had a question
> about black and white digital printing. I don't want to spend a bunch
> of money on the new epson printer because I do very little color work,
> so I can't justify it. I was wondering however, of a cheaper option
> of dedicating a printer soley to black and white. I know this will be
> cheaper, but I was wondering how quality would compare and
> archiveablity. Also, if someone could tell me the steps of what to
> do...I buy X printer and then what? Do I fill it with all black and
> white inks or what? I am somewhat lost. Get back to me when you get
> a free second thanks!
>
>
>
>


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>Also, if someone could tell me the steps of what to 
>do...I buy X printer and then what?  Do I fill it with all black and 
>white inks or what?  I am somewhat lost.  Get back to me when you
>get a free second thanks!

This is too broad a question to answer here, there are lots of ways to
go.  Richard is right, spend some time reading the archives.  Also
have a look at articles #1 and #2 at the web site below.  They will
answer some of your questions.

Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm

Well, here is what works for me...

Started with the Epson 2200 and MIS UT7 inkset (dedicated B&W inks) -
got good results but did not have anything to really compare it with.
Upgraded to the new Epson printers using Ultrachrome K3 inks - Much
Better B&W output! Noticable difference in the final print. The Epson
K3 inks are simply amazing with B&W. If you don't want to spend a lot
of money, this may not be the answer for you, however, to get good
results using any method is not going to be especially cheap. You can
pick up a Epson R2400 for about $750.00 or so I think. If you do  even
a moderate amount of printing, it would be worth it.

Hope it helps, 
Ben