Digital BW, The Print

Mark <markjoste@...> wrote:
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> It seems that the disadvantage of using dyes over pigments is the longevity,


Yes, but what has changed with the Claria class dyes is that the categories now overlap.  Advanced dyes appear to be stronger than weak pigments.

> but what are the main advantages?

On glossy paper the dyes soak into as opposed to sit on top of the paper.  So, the artifacts like gloss differential and bronzing disappear.  The dmax can be higher than pigments also.  Dyes don't settle and should clog much less.  Blended dyes should not separate.  (I'll be testing this.)

I suspect that in a side-by-side comparison with a pigment based glossy image the Claria black only images would be selected as better by most viewers.  (This assumes a perfect printer than doesn't microband -- something a multi-ink workflow should take care of.)

My feeling is that pigments are best on matte papers and dyes are better on glossy paper.  But, this is early in my exploration.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com