Digital BW, The Print

Dear friend:

I have tried MIS VM inks and Lyson SG. I have to say that I didn't 
like at all MIS. Why: mainly because the restriction of not being 
able to print on glossy or pearl surfaces. They were but dead 
neutral with no metamerism. But I don't know the prints I made with 
MIS inks were so different to my traditional darkroom prints. And 
that's what I am looking for. Some people see the beauty of this new 
process as it's own. But I just try to get close to the traditional 
feel of a darkroom photograph.

Lyson Small Gamut: Well very different inks that MIS VM. They suit 
perfect for glossy papers. No problems in here but download their 
profile for glossy and on epson printers always check on photo 
quality film whatever glossy paper you use. On the other hand you 
can tint your prints wich is really great, so you have always the 
tone you want. On the bad side: metamerism: yes the ugly beast is 
here again. Not so bad as with Epson OEM inks buty quite noticeable. 
And yes I have seen that on some papers photos turn green quite 
fast. Right now I will change to Ilford Classic because of that. I 
can tell you that this inks with ilford papers have totally the 
feeling of a traditional photo. But I am still looking that someday 
I will be able to print without metamerism on glossy papers and with 
excellent longevity. The moment is not here yet but the new 
piezography might be a great step in that direction

Cristian






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DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "garethlock4472" 
<gareth.lock@b...> wrote:
> I am currently using Permajet VT Blax inks (rebranded MIS mono 
inks) 
> and am looking at a CIS; either the Lyson system (small gamut) or 
the 
> Permaflow VT Blax(MIS rebranded).
> 
> What I am looking for is some comparisons between the 2 such 
clogging 
> experiences and quality of the final image.  I have been fairly 
> pleased with the VT balx apart from when I take the cartridge out 
it 
> introduces an air block which I cannot shift.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Gareth
> 
> www.imagesoflife.co.uk