Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" <paul.roa=
rk@v...> 
wrote:
> Stéphane,
> 
> >I'm not sure I fully understand the second part. 
> >Do you mean I would be better off with a UT1 set instead of a UT2?
Thanks a lot, Paul. I've orderd a UT2 set from MIS. I was aiming at getting=
 tonality control 
AND usage of both matte and semi glossy, actually Ilforg Smooth Pearl.

Tonality gets priority and I'll give a shot at Smooth Pearl with just the d=
ark grey.

Again, thanks for your help.

Stéphane


> 
> No, I like the UT2 much better than the UT1 inkset.  However, if you are
> going to make a custom inkset with just one toner, then the UT1 quad tone=
r
> is the one that was made just for that purpose.  It is as light and weak
> (low gamut) as possible and still be able to neutralize the 90% patch on
> most papers.  So, the UT1 quad toner would show up the least in the
> highlights, I think, and still be able to cool down the warm carbon inks =
in
> the shadows.
> 
> Frankly, I'd recommend you just go with the standard UT2 inkset.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com 
> 
> For UT2 & UT7 information, curves, and settings see:
> http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/
>