Digital BW, The Print

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@...>
To: "DigitalB&WPrint" <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] UltraChrome Photo Black dmax


> (By the way, I can get the 7500 Archival K dmax up to 1.54 by double
> printing.  It looks better/blacker than the FS-K on this new EEM due to
the
> cooler black tone.  The reverse paper feed allows a double print with a
> registration within about 0.5 mm.  So, a "select by color range," reduce
> selection size slightly,  and feather edges allows a black load that is
> limited by the paper's ability to hold the amount of pigment.  With
coating,
> even that will be increased, since the coating allows a heavier ink load.
> This reverse feed capability could be very interesting for some images --
> but it could also just be a waste of time.  The 7500 puts down a 1.50
black
> after the dry-down in standard, single printing.)

Actually I guess you will get a better registration when you place some tabs
on the spot where you normally would place a sheet (two tabs horizontal at
the edges, one vertical near the edge). Replace the sheet on the same tabs
after the first printrun.

Ernst