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Re: [Digital BW] Re: metamerism problem

2002-10-08 by jeffm@gis.net

Mark Tucker wrote:
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., Bill Agee
> <billagee@r...> wrote:
> > Additionally, has anyone using a 2200 / 7600 / 9600 with the
> > Ultrachromes tried this technique and could pass any
> information on
> > as to whether they have metamerism problems or not?
> 
> I print B/W most every day with the 9600. The new Ultrachrome
> pigments radically reduce the metamerism. I wouldn't say it's
> 100% eliminated, but it's reduced to such a degree that it's not
> bothersome.
> 
> All in all, the hassle-factor is way-reduced with the 9600; no head
> clogs, seventh ink for metamerism. Profiled with PhotoRag, it's a
> great combination. I would think the same would be true with the
> 2200 and the 7600.
> 
> Just one user's observations...

Mark and OR other Ultrachrome ink users ? Is the level of Metamerism
much less than the Epson 1270 / 1280 OEM inks ?

Mark: What driver are you using for your B&W 9600 prints ?

-Jeff

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