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RE: [Digital BW] Do inkjets dither or not?

2002-08-02 by Austin Franklin

Hi Richard,

> ""Unlike the Iris process, PiezographyBW does not use a dithered
> pattern.

I think he is being evasive here.  Of course, they dither...and I've had
this very discussion with him, and he knows they dither.  It's like asking
someone what they don't want for dinner...you'll probably never find out
what they do want...so you can name just about every word synonymous for
"dither", but you won't pin him down to a straight answer...but the truth
is, yes, Piezo dithers.  Jon likes to make things they do sound
"magical"...it's the "artiste" in him I guess.  None of this is a slight at
all on him, as I like him a lot.

> My question - Aren't all inkjet printers required to use a dither by
> definition?

Yes, when printing images as we discuss in this email list.

> If any one is interested in the entire article contact me off list .

Yes, I am.

Regards,

Austin

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