using the epson 1400 with Eboni-6 inks as a BW only printing machine:

stages of growth…
1. start by using Epson driver (later change that)
2. then introduce ICCs to your procedures
3. use QTR only after needing something special in paper or alternative surface.

Epson Printing Preferences Settings:
“Ultra Premium Presentation Matte”
“Photo RPM”
Under Color Management set:
Color Controls — checked
Gamma — 2.2 chosen
Color Mode: “EPSON Vivid

This is a good starting place for almost all papers that you will see recommended and sold by Atlex or Shades Of Paper…