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question for paul/print that doesn't have a magenta tone

2005-01-18 by evanj1969

this may be a question for paul,

 is it possible to have a B&W print from an inkjet printer, that 
doesn't have a magenta (or the opposite end of the spectrum),a green 
undertone in the darker areas. (with the current state of inks/paper 
that we have to choose from)
 i use Epson Premium Semi-Gloss & Luster only, no matte stock.

 i've used about every MIS B&W inkset/combination, as well as IJC/OPM 
with OEM inks, and i have had a great deal of trouble achieving 
a "perceivably" neutral print  in the darker tones.

 it "seems" that one would have to make some concessions in the 
darker areas and have a warm (or magenta toned) print from the 60% 
range and above. i'm not able to get a neutral print (with my eye), 
and if my densitometer reads neutral, the final print always has a 
slight greenish undertone to it.

 thanks 
 evan

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