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RE: [Digital BW] Re: PiezoBW versus piezoBW

2001-09-18 by Austin Franklin

> Austin,
>
> That is my original question. If the Epson driver in "Black" ink mode
> can produce a slightly darker 100% patch, why can't the Piezo driver
> be adjusted to produce an equally dark 100% patch?

That IS an excellent question!

> There may be a
> good reason for this that I am not aware of, but with the many
> requests for deeper blacks I have always been puzzled by this
> apparent failure to get the most out of the black ink.

I would have to agree.

Did you point this out to Jon and/or Bill?  Perhaps they are unaware of it,
and if they are, perhaps can give US an answer.

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