Digital BW, The Print

David Kachel <david@...> wrote:
>
> >>> That's why the layout is
> >>> K=Eboni, C & M = PK, LC & LM = LK, and Y = LLK.
> 
> Paul,
> 
> I may have a line on a good deal for a 2880.
> Would that have any advantages over the 1400 for the 
> warm tone prints I am after? I do like cold press Arches 
> paper and presume the 2880 would handle
> the thickness better(?).


I have never used a 2880 and can't compare the paper feed issues.  I use the 1400 with Arches 140 lb. and H. Photo Rag 308.  All I ever do is give a slight manual assist.

With respect to Arches, I've sometimes been able to achieve a dmax of over 1.60 with the 1400, which is in excess of any 3 pl printer I've used.  On the other hand, the other day it was not better than the 7800, particularly when some PK was used to beef up the Eboni at 100%.

The main defect with the 1400 that I most often run into is the microbanding at the leading and trailing edges where they are narrow.  It is sensitive to paper feed issues.  Both rollers need to be engaged for quality printing.  Some of the other desktop printers are also showing this problem, apparently.  I'm not sure about the 2880.  The 1100, at least with the K2-Quad setup is shows none of the problem.


> Also, would I be able to use the same warm ink setup in a WF 1100?

I highly recommend you use the "K2-Quad" setup -- Eboni in the K position and LK in all of the "color" positions.  With one of the "sequential" curves/ICCs I have you'll never notice any dots.  This setup is the easiest to profile and maintain -- all you need is two inks -- one midtone and one black.  The inks can be any K and LK inks.  That is, as long as empty carts remain available, there will always be competitive inks available.

> How does it do with thicker papers?

HPR 308 feeds as usual with a slight manual assist.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com