Digital BW, The Print

Thank you.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@v...> 
wrote:
> 
> >What is the difference between these two ink sets apart from the 
> >fact that one is specifically for the 2200?  Is the D-max different?  
> >Are the archival properties different?
> 
> The UT-2200, which appears to have been re-named "UT7" on the MIS webpage
> (signaling that it is for all 7-ink Epsons), is a re-mixed UT2.  The 2200
> (and other UltraChrome printers) put such a different ratio of cyan and
> magenta in the "neutral" shades that the cool toner needed to be changed not
> only in its mix but also in its position.  
> 
> The dmax, archival, light fastness, and printing characteristics of the
> inksets are the same.  The "light black" has almost no impact on the image,
> with the exception of a grayscale image printed with no curves and no slider
> adjustments.  There the light black (which I decided not to tone more
> neutral) causes a slight increase in the warmth of the shadows.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com 
> 
> For UT2 information, curves, and settings see:
> http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/