Digital BW, The Print

On Wed, 2004-01-07 at 23:16, Paul Roark wrote:

> I want to correct and expand on my original posting on this InkJetMall test.
> 
> The question was:
> 
> >> Is there any comparisons available that shows the longevity of 
> >>Ultrachrome inks vs. Carbon Inks such as f.ex. MIS Quadtones?
> 
> >Inkjet mall's website has a comparative analysis of Ultrachrome, 
> >various Piezotone (carbon) inks , Sundance and MIS-FS inks based on 
> >1000 hr xenon lamp tests.  ... Here's the link:
> 
> >http://www.inkjetmall.com/store/info/1000-hours.html


<Really large snip>

I tend to trust IJMs numbers more than Whilhelm's myself, just because
IJM is so over the top with the xenon lights. You can't say that are
holding back the light! But neither test is likely to represent the real
world in any significant way.

Your argument sounds like an argument for an actual standardized test,
and actual standardized testing. What a concept! ASTM would be my
choice. I wonder if they are even looking at it?


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