QTR-Quadtone RIP

Thanks

> 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@yahoogroups.com, "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
> >
>