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Ultrachrome grey, where does it belong in a quad ?

2002-10-04 by Ernst Dinkla

If Ultrachrome black and grey are used in a quad would the grey be the
second in density or does it need mixing with the black or with a medium to
give it its propper place ? The two lighter greys have to be mixed of
course.

The idea is that on a 3000 with a CIS it would be possible to bring five ink
lines near the head. 3 greys based on the Ultrachrome grey + the two
Ultrachrome blacks: photo and mat. That is a fade proof pigment set with mat
and gloss printing possible without much ink loss in the ink change.

Of course it would work almost as good with five 9000 carts but the ink loss
will be a bit more. Yes, those carts have to be filled from 9600 carts.

The advantage of the 3000 is that it cleans the black head separately.

A VM set would be possible too.

Ernst

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