Digital BW, The Print

I've read that printers like the R2400 do an excellent job of B&W with just 3 blacks. So considering that, using 6 blacks seems a bit much.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Sylvain <sylvain@...> wrote:
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> Eb6 is composed by 6 different dilutions of the Eboni carbon Ink. The aim is to get the best quality while using dilution for highlights instead of (even) small black dots.
> Moreover, diluted carbon inks give warmer results.
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> Eb1400 is Eb6 with only the first 5 dilutions, the 6th ink is a cool black ink (UT14-C or HPPK) that allows you to tune the tones of your print. I'm using this kit and I can tell you it's really wonderfull (thanks Paul!!!)
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> Sylvain.
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>  Le mar 31/08/10 11:54, "peter843" yahoogroups@... a écrit:
> > I've been reading about different options for several days and I find it
> > confusing. I was thinking of starting with Eb6 but I don't understand the
> > need for 5 dilutions unless it is simply to fill each cartridge.
> > I thought it would be simpler to start off with just one ink but if that
> > means filling 6 cartridges with the same ink then that doesn't make sense
> > to me either.
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