Digital BW, The Print

MZ,

You wrote:

>...I am very picky and can easily see the dots on my color 1160.

Because quads "partition" the inks -- putting only the light ink(s) into the
highlights -- the visibility of dots is far less on a 4-ink printer when it
uses partitioned quads than when it uses color inks.  If you have a
preference for the 1160, it might be worth seeing a sample.

> Would your 1280 curves work on the 1270 as well?

No, the 1270 needs its own curves.

>If not, are you going to release 1270 curves?

The 1270 curves are in draft form, with the PC set getting useable.  I plan
on completing both sets, as there does seem to be demand for them.

>I am curious as to what most are using with these inks, besides
>you. Four or six inks?

I don't know.

Paul

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The 1280 is probably the best of the bunch.  I can measure the
differences,
but most do not see any differences in normal viewing circumstances.
Some
do see the 1160 dots on very close examination.  The 1280, on the other
hand
is the smoothest I've measured.

I use the 1160 and find it so good I have no incentive to buy a new
printer.
Part of my like for the 4-inker is that it's that much easier to mix new
brews for.  However, even if I was not into mixing inks, I find the
quality
so good I have no interest in switching.  The 1160 is a terrific
machine, in
my view.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com