Digital BW, The Print

Tyler,

> > Before responding to your post, I have one simple question for you.
> >
> > If the file only contains 256 levels of gray, and IF (BIG IF)
> what you claim
> > is true, that standard Piezo is capable of 1000 tones, where do
> the extra
> > 744 levels of gray come from?  How, exactly, are they derived?
>
> Austin, I honestly can't explain it any better than I did. I
> really think you have to think beyond your file, and see the entire
> system including the ink and paper.

I have, and that's why I claim it doesn't do it.  I also claim it simply
can't.  See my other post in response to Roy.

> How about this to think about?
> 256 level grayscale file not altered in any way. Printed with a
> hypothetical two ink printer.
> Exact same information sent to two mono inks of different
> density.

But that's not how it works.

> Is the tonal scale extended beyond the same thing
> printed with one ink?

Not necessarily.  You can create an infinite number of tones with ONE ink.
The use of multiple inks simply means you take up less area creating the
tones.

> With respect Austin, I think I'm done with this. I also think,
> with specific regard to the Piezography driver, someone from
> ConeTech would be far more qualified than I to discuss that system.
> If my previous BS didn't communicate properly that's my
> shortcoming. If it did, but is flawed, I'd be interested in hearing
> how.

I'll get an answer from Jon, I'm sure.  It may not be a very "forward"
answer though...but I'll do the best I can.

Austin