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[Digital BW] Re: MIS VM versus FS

2002-08-03 by ungram

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Sam A. McCandless" 
<samcc@v...> wrote:
> >Andy:
> >
> >No difference in image quality between FS and FS VM inksets.  FS 
VM
> >as the name implies allows variable toning from warm to cool with 
the
> >inkset.  The FS family of inks (FS and FS-N, and FS-E for hex
> >printers) do not have this flexibility.  If you like the ability 
to
> >vary the tones from warm to cool on your 1160, then stick with the
> >VM.
> 
> Of, if you would like the option to vary from neutral to sepia, 
> switch to the MIS VM Sepia-Neutral ink set.
> 
> Sam McCandless                 samcc@v...
> 
> Is there a sample of prints done with Sepia-Neutral ink set that 
can be viewed?  The only image I've seen is on Paul Roark's website 
and there is a single example.  While I'm inclined to think that the 
VM cool to warm set is right for me, it would be helpful to see what 
the alternative looks like.  

> >  If you try one of the FS inksets and you like the specific tone
> >it generates, then FS might be the inkset for you.  Also note that
> >some folks blend FS and FS-N to get just the right tone they are
> >looking for.
> >
> >Jeff Randall

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