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Lyson Quad Metamerim problems

2002-04-24 by bjornaagedk

I have tried Lyson Quad inks for Epson 1290, and found that it 
gives a very good print on Lyson's glossy paper, a print that looks 
in the direction of  a traditional Multigrade BWprint.
Deep blacks and everything..
BUT - ONLY when prints are viewed in 5000 K daylight. In other 
words: Serious problems with metamerisms. In my opinion this 
is what makes the Lyson inks unusable for me.

I have then experimented with MIS VM inks with Paul Roarks 
curves. For this I used Epsons Archival Matte, Crane's Museo 
and some other papers. This gives me beautiful prints, and very 
neutral with the neutral curve from Paul. And no metamerism 
problems.
But what I miss is the depht and contrast that the Lyson prints 
has.  - A glossy paper with some inks that shows deep blacks 
and prints well at both glossy and matte papers and shows no 
metamerisms..

Is it possible at all to produce a digital print that beats the 
traditional silverbased print in every way?

Anyone who has some experiences?

Bjorn

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