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Re: [Digital BW] Lyson QB: black or magenta?

2002-05-01 by Thom McGraw

Hi Rick,

As I posted earlier, the strong magenta cast with
Lysonic Quad Blacks is one reason I gave up on them
(as well as cost).  Have you tried printing on EAM. 
The magenta cast is much worse on glossy and semi
glossy papers, at least that was my experience.  They
looked great when viewed in daylight, but as soon as
they were viewed under tungsten, they turned
magenta-ish (more like purple).  Very annoying.  But,
hey, at least they didn't turn orange.

Thom


--- Rick Schiller <rschiller@...> wrote:
   Now the big question, are these
> inks really Black.   All
> my prints have a decided magenta cast under all
> sources of light.   

   I always get a very noticeable magenta
> cast from your inks,
> whether viewed under tungsten or flourescent light. 
> It is less noticeable
> under window light but still present.
> 


>   Paper
> is Epson Premium Glossy
> Paper normally.  
> controls, error diffusion,
> 1440 dpi, hi speed unchecked.
> 
> Every file has printed with a magenta cast.   What
> can I do to make the
> files print true Black & White as you advertise the
> inks are?
> 
> best
> 
> Rick Schiller
> www.rickschiller.com

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