QTR-Quadtone RIP

Frank you may want to also post your question on the Digital Black and White forum at:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/?yguid=186091679

Also read Clayton Jones excellent articles, especially the one titled "Technical Issues" at:
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm

Clayton discusses the Printers that use the Epson UltraChrome K3 inks and there superior 
performance in B&W if you want to have one printer for both color and B&W.

Hope this helps,
Randy

--- In QuadtoneRIP@...m, "frankg_photo" <frankgross@...> wrote:
>
> I am looking for the best possible Black & White quality attainable
> from a 2200 (or I'll consider an upgrade). 
> 
> Currently I use the epson uc inkset and have been trying out the QTR
> rip & a few papers but primarily Moab Entrada Bright (as opposed to
> Natural for the extra bit of punch I seem to get from a whiter base). 
> 
> I must say that without having other inksets to compare to, I think
> the quality is really good, but as an experienced old-time darkroom
> printer, I know it could be still better. 
> 
> I originally opted for the UC & QTR because I wanted to be able to use
> the same printer for both col and B&W. And I wanted a low hassle solution.
> 
> Now I am interested in the more recently introduced baryta papers like
> Ilford Gold Fibre Silk which are more reminiscent of the old darkroom
> fibre papers, but because the paper has a 'semi gloss' surface sheen,
> with my current UC/2200 setup I am getting 'gloss differential' or
> 'bronzing' or whatever that 'solarised' appearance is called when you
> angle the print to the light (particularly a top/back light). 
> 
> With the help of some ddg group members I have just tried some Premier
> PrintShield and it helps a great deal, but it's a bit of a pain to
> spray (especially indoors in these cold northern climes).
> I don't know if a different inkset would be all I need?
> 
> I am willing to dedicate the 2200 (or upgrade) to get the "ultimate"
> B&W quality. So many people have their favourite brands that they are
> loyal to, that it's hard to find a definitive review - MIS, Cone,
> Epson, HP,....
> 
> Thank you for any input,
> Frank
>