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Re: [OM] [OT] B&W inks Was: Cautionary Tale or I'M AN IDIOT!!!

Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] B&W inks Was: Cautionary Tale or I'M AN IDIOT!!!
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 06:06:12 -0500
Even farther off-topic -- I've read that with the 870/875/1270, etc. that
you actually get better results using color inks, as it can create better
grays.

Haven't tried it though -- will one of these days.

Tom

>
>
> Paul,
> I use an Epson 870 and the printer driver allows you to specify 'use Black
ink' only.  It does a pretty good job - but I assume if you had a range of
grey inks you could do better in the highlight areas...  Interested to hear
your results
> Jez
>
> Slightly OT, but I am wondering if anyone on the list has used Lyson or
> similar Quad black inks for B&W printing, as I am thinking of taking the
> plunge by buying the Epson 1160.
>
> Paul Reynolds



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