Digital BW, The Print

Hello Peter,

>>>>...in many cases less Dmax. 
>>>But I don't understand why DMAX should be an issue.
>>I am referring to the fact (according to Paul Roark) that some 
>>systems underlay the black with some other ink, which lessens 
>>the Dmax a bit.
 
>I certainly agree that if it did mix in other colors, even for 
>values at RGB 0,0,0 that it could certainly reduce the dynamic 
>range of the print.   But why would they do that?

Paul explained it once and it made sense, but I can't remember in
enough detail to repeat it accurately.  Maybe if he sees this...


Regards,
Clayton


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