Digital BW, The Print

Tyler wrote:

>...
>Spectratones
>I don't understand why this alternative doesn't get the
>attention it deserves.

I don't see much information about it.  I assume Lyson and Spectratones are
the two options for dye-based quads that will work on glossy paper.  Lyson
is a large company that supports its products, but where does one get
information, workflows, control curves, or whatever is needed to print with
Spectratones?

I didn't look into dye-based inks because I wanted the fade-resistance that
pigments give.  However, there may be another problem with dye-based
quads -- metamerism.  The feedback I've seen regarding Lyson indicates it
has a serious metamerism problem.  Jon Cone has indicated that this problem
is characteristic of dye-based quads.  I don't know, not having tried them.
Is this true?

Also, you've noted that Spectratones basically reverse-engineered the Epson
ink densities.  While this may work for 6-ink printers, it is contrary to
the partitioning approach to quad ink distribution that makes quads so good
on the 4-ink printers.

So, if Spectratone is a good, viable option, those using or supplying it
need to help get the information out there.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com