Digital BW, The Print

Hello Alex,

>I know densiometer readings show that Eboni
>is darker, but can one really tell by looking
>that Eboni exceeds the blackness of other inks,
>say the PiezoTone Ks or MediaStreet Gen4K ?

After printing BO with the FS-K for many months I recently bought a
2200 and began using Eboni and am very pleased with it.  The Eboni is
a bit warmer than a fresh FS-K print, but not as warm as the FS-K
after it has warmed.  Testers have reported that Eboni warms and fades
little if any.  Assuming this is true, I am happy to have prints that
are more stable and still within an acceptable color range.

As for the Gen4 black, I have beside me now one of the Tech Exchange 
prints that was done with FS inks + Gen4 K.  Side by side with the
same image printed BO with Eboni, just looking at the 100% patch, the
Eboni is cooler.  So of those three, if you count the FS and Gen4
after they have warmed, the Eboni is the coolest.

However, I also have a BO print made for me last January with Museum
Black.  It is cooler than even fresh FS-K, and has not faded or warmed
after nearly 10 months of naked exposure to nearly constant
fluorescent light and fairly bright indirect daylight.  I was told
that Museum Black would be available in 2200 carts in January, so I'm
eager to try it.  I'd be delighted if I could get prints with that
black, it's really pretty.  It does seem to have a reputation for
clogging, so I'm a bit concerned, but can only try it and see what
happens.

Regards,
Clayton


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