Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Roger L Sopher" 
<rlsopher@c...> wrote:
> Has anyone had any experience using the MIS variable-sepia inkset with QTR?
> I have been well satisfied using MIS FSN in a CIS for some time but I now
> have a number of images that would benefit (I hope) by being printed warmer.
> I know Paul R's curves will work but I rather am taken by the idea of being
> able to blend in just a bit or a lot of warm tones which QTR should do
> easily. Two questions, I guess, With the toner turned off how would a print
> compare to MIS FSN? and second with the full sepia setting just how warm
> will it get? 
> 
> I suppose the best answer is to let some of the moths out of my wallet and
> buy a set but being inherently cheap Would like to know others experience
> before I splurge.
> 
> thanks
> 
> Roger
> 
>  
> 
> Roger L Sopher
> rlsopher@d...
> http:\\deCorrales.com
> 

Hi Roger,

VM-Sepia has been my major inkset for quite a while.  In my 1160 I'm
using the off-the-shelf set; I've been customizing the set in my 7500
to fine tune the exact color/tone that I would like.

I haven't used FS-N but my understanding is that VM-Sepia grays are
identical color to the FS-N,  so with no toner you would get the same
result as using the FS-N inks.  The sepia toner is a very warm color so
it's possible to go quite warm if that's what you like.  With QTR you can
go quite a bit more in that direction than Paul Roark's curves.

My personal goal has been to introduce a small amount of the sepia to
neutralize the excessive cold tone (IMO) of the grays.  To my eyes, the
path from cold grays to warm sepia passes slightly to the greenish side
so I've customized my sepia toner by adding a lot of magenta ink.  In
the neutral range I really like the new color, but the strong sepia  may
be a bit magenta.

Roy