Digital BW, The Print

I'm relatively new to all this and I'm devouring much of what's talked about her and going to 
the links noted as well ... very impressive work!! I gave up (not entirely) my darkroom 9 
months ago, bought a digital Nikon though I still use my Minolta and Mamiya and am 
beginning to scan the negs while eargerly learning digital. There has been some msgs on 
here about setting up custom ink sets with  certain inks replacing others in the printer. This, I 
think was for the 2200. I have an Epson 2400 ... can this be done for the Epson 2400 though 
it appears to me that due to slots on the back of the print carts it can't. 

Thanks for any comments on this and a BIG thanks for this Yahoo Group.

Hello David,

>There has been some msgs on here about setting up custom ink sets with 
>certain inks replacing others in the printer...I have an Epson 2400,
>can this be done for the Epson 2400...

The simplest substitution that doesn't require separate RIP software
to manage is replacing the Yellow with a pure carbon ink (which is
naturally warm) of same density.  Paul Roark recommends one of the MIS
inks because it gives the best results.  This can be used with the
Epson driver's ABW mode, although the color tone settings will be
different.  The main advantage for doing this is to remove the Yellow
ink, which is the least lightfast.  Article #9 at the link below has a
simple workflow for using the 2400 in ABW mode.

Going further, MIS sells a complete substitute ink set which they call
"K4".  It's main advantage is it can be purchased in bulk and put into
refillable cartridges, thus saving lots of $.  The Yellow ink swap can
be done with that set too.

Beyond that, some people are driving the 2400 with a RIP and using all
manner of ink formulas.

Regards,
Clayton


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