Digital BW, The Print

You are already heading in the right direction.  The 2400 is a fabulous
printer.  I doubt you'll be unhappy with the Epson Adv B&W output and it
should serve you very very well as you come up to speed.  I wouldn't even
think about other ink sets until you are well-versed in using the printer
(and scanner etc) as is.  The software you refer to is needed for these
other ink sets because they are dedicated B&W ink sets rather than colour.
Hence the Epson driver is not suited for driving them (only Paul Roark's
workflows use the Epson driver with dedicated B&W ink sets).  So sit back,
relax and have fun with the 2400 and just keep reading here to boost your
knowledge - and of course ask any questions you want.


> From: bwprintman5 <aromanocpa@...>
> Reply-To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:52:07 -0000
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Digital BW] New to the Digital Printing
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I am sorry for this message but I am new to digital printing:
> 
> Up until recently I used convential black and white printing methods
> but now I am moving to a new realm.
> 
> I have done some studying and have some knowledge of the subject but
> am very confused on others.
> 
> I am getting ready to purchase an Epson Photo 2400 and the Konica
> Minolta Film Scanner to start my journey. I also have Photoshop
> Elements 3.0.
> 
> I am currently reading about all these third party ink companies
> like Piezography and others, they seem great but is it realy going
> to be a difference? Also the software that you use with it, does
> that over ride the burning and dodging that I do in photoshop?
> 
> How do I get the feel of the old Ilford Gallerie look from these
> products?
> 
> Can someone get me started in the right direction?
> 
> 
> Art
>