Epson scan / budget scanner / b&w mode

[ampguy]

Read through the other threads, and didn't find a conclusive answer.

Is there a mode with Epson scan (v3), Scanner is a V100, that scans noticeably better than just b&w negative, greyscale 16-bit, best, 2400dpi, best mode ?

Film is Neopan 100, developed in D-76. The scans above are great, but take a long long time.

Thanks.