Digital BW, The Print

Jeff,

>Just how well does this new inkset perform on glossy or semi gloss
>paper? Is there any bronzing or strangeness that occurs when the prints
>are viewed at off angle such as the problems reported with the 2200 OEM
>inkset. My dream is to able to make warm-tone problem free prints on
>Epson semi-gloss or Kodak Satin with this new inkset with out having to
>spray :)

I don't have a 2200, so it's hard for me to compare the extent of bronzing.
However, when I was experimenting with the Epson Archival pigments as
components of a new VM inkset, I did notice considerable bronzing.

With the VM 4.3 mix (including the 4.3.5 toner), which is 100% "MIS 7600
Archival" (UC clone) inks, when I hold a Premium Luster print at an obtuse
angle I can see some bronzing, but much less than I saw when the Epson
coated pigments were being used.  On some other papers, specifically the
Ilford RC papers, I see virtually no bronze reflection at all with the VM
4.3 mix.

So, I'd guess that, with proper paper selection, you'll be able to get
excellent warm RC prints without any spraying.

By the way, the MIS 7600 Photo black is very close to the Epson UC Photo
black.  The Epson may be just a hair darker, but it's very close.  The Epson
Archival black is slightly darker than either the MIS or Epson Photo Blacks.
The Archival black is very fade resistant at the 100% patch, but shows more
fading at the 50% patch.  So, the Epson Archival black is good, but not as
lightfast as the newer MIS and Epson Photo blacks.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com