Digital BW, The Print

David,

I have not looked at the archives for your definition "brown." However, I looked at the image posted on your website, and crude measurements using color info in PS, I see that your *b values range from approximately 8 in highlights rising to approximately 25 in mid tones, and then drop back down in the deepest shadows. I am not aware of any monotone inkset that can do that for you.

look at the *L*a*b curve posted here

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBW-PrintExchanges/photos/album/1054878117/pic/1161818358/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc

Is that sufficient for you? This was achieved with using Image Specialist (IS) K3 compatible inks in the LK and LLK position, with Epson OEM PK. The paper was Epson Exhibition Fiber. If your interest is matte papers, you will not be able to achieve such "warmth" ot "brown." But other PK papers may be able to achieve slightly greater *b values, upto perhaps 15.

To push for greater *b values, you will need to add color inks in your set-up. If you not do want to use Epson color inks, that is just fine. You can instead use 3rd party K3 compatible inks and get the look you are after. If you are adept (or learn to do so) at QTR, this solution will give you the widest array of possibilities. The IS LK and LLK inks are warmer than OEM K3, and also reportedly warmer than ConeColor inks. You can get IS inks from www.inkjetcarts.us
They are less expnsive than getting them from MIS. Ross Hardy is the owner of inkjetcarts, and is usually available on the phone and helpful.

The look you want can be achieved, but you may currently be limited on how to get there.

Good luck.

Shilesh

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "davidkachel" <david@...> wrote:
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> I put my trust in someone on this list who it turns out, feels no need to keep his word. So here I am right back at zero, except for the fact that I bought a printer and cartridges based on that person's unkept promises.
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> I have a spanking new Epson 3800 and a set of refillable ink cartridges for it from Piezography. What I do not have is ink.
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> I make monochrome brown tone prints. Not sepia, not warm, not subtle but BROWN! At this point, I will take just about ANY monochrome brown inks anyone here is willing to sell me. Beggars can't be choosers.
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> dk
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