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Printing B/W in Adobe RGB or Greyscale?

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OLE.M:
Hallo
I have an Epson stylus 7800, and wonder if there is any difference
printing B/W in Adobe RGB or Greyscale (Gray Gamma 2,2)?
Should I change the Grayscale to Adobe RGB?
Thinking about how long it would last, metamerism and so on.
Thanks for any answers

nihil:
In order to use mainly the black inks, for better archivability etc, use the advanced black and white mode, and "Printer Determines Colors".

The Adobe RGB vs Grey Gamma 2.2 is a different subject. But I've heard you get better tonality if you convert the file to Gray Gamma 2.2 when you use Advanced Black and White mode.

mjcreedon:
If you do convert from RGB to Grayscale G2.2 remember to remain in 16 bit Grayscale G2.2.  If your file is in 8 bit RGB then remain in RGB space when printing in ABW..
Michael

digitaldog:
Use Advanced B&W Photo from the Epson driver if your goal is the most archival output. Just send it the RGB working space you have (Adobe RGB (1998) is fine).

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