Digital BW, The Print

"chen.benedict" <benedictchen22@...> wrote:
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> I was wondering is there an easy way to make digital negatives with eboni 6 on 1400 and possible 9890 in the future 
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> By QTR?


I don't make digital negatives any more.  However, my gut reaction is that you'd want a glossy-compatible ink.  As such, the MIS glossy carbons would be better than Eboni, which is strictly matte paper compatible.

My experience with the film-type Pictorico substrates is that they scratch very easily even with glossy-compatible pigments.

Since dyes have been used so often for these types of negatives, this has made me wonder if the Noritsu dyes systems I'm working with might be appropriate. Since the dyes soak into the coating, the dye prints are much less prone to rub off. If you'd like to test it, let me know.  I have Pictorico Pro Hi-Gloss White Film and can try some of that.  I don't know what density you'd need.  I can probably only measure reflective density with the DataColor/ColorVision Spyder 3 I use. 

Actually, I'm going to start testing the Pictorico and other substrates for a different purpose.  I'm going to make some "stain glass" B&W images for the panels of a segmented glass door.  I'll be testing both the dyes and MIS glossy carbons for that purpose.  I may need a clear film for that.  Any suggestions?

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com