No doubt the techno-razzi will argue endlessly in the coming months over which combination of B&W printing technology is best, which printer, which inks, which papers, RIP or not, etc etc etc. Which is all fine, informs a lot of people along the way and is a critical part in driving things forward.

But here's the reality - these new printers allow everyone to make great B&W prints straight out of the box, and that is GREAT. It also means those driven to achieve technical print perfection will work out ways to make these great prints even better, you go girlfriend! We'll be splitting hairs over great and better than great, tough hey!

If your niche is B&W prints, my guess is things are about to heat up.