Digital BW, The Print

The ink load sliders on the 7600 and 4000 appear to have only a marginal
impact on the dmax readings of the matte papers.  I think there may be a
relationship between dot size the ability to achieve a good dmax.
Unfortunately, the smaller dots may be at a disadvantage.

Maybe there are other factors, but I think this model is the most consistent
with the results I've seen from the 3000 on.  (That old workhorse has an
excellent dmax.  It may still be the ultimate affordable route to 16 x 20
B&W.)

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul D. DeRocco [mailto:pderocco@...om.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:25 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Digital BW] 2000p ruggedness & dmax


> From: Paul Roark [mailto:paul.roark@...]
>
> Your observations about the ruggedness of the old Epsons is interesting.
> Consider also that the dmax readings I'm getting on the 2000P (like my old
> 7500) are much better than the newer printers.
>
> For example, the 2000P dmax on PhotoRag is 1.75 (next day reading),
> PremierArt 205 is 1.65 (thoroughly dry).  Compare this to the 4000 test
> strips I've seen:  PhotoRag 1.66, PremierArt  1.57.  The 7600 doesn't seem
> to be much better than the 4000. Sad.

It's hard to imagine why. I would think either printer would be capable of
laying down enough ink to cover the paper. Have you tried goosing the ink
load slider in the newer printers?

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Ciao,               Paul D. DeRocco
Paul                mailto:pderocco@...




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