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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson R1800 vs 2200..need opinion fast

2005-02-23 by Steve Kale

I think the general view is that 3 greys are not needed with the more modern
printers.  I would still like Mac QTR to be able to print at 2880 on the
21/2200 though...


> From: David Wroblewski <dawroblewski@...>
> Reply-To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:04:12 -0000
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Epson R1800 vs 2200..need opinion fast
> 
> 
> 
> Great, thanks for the clarification. Is there any visible
> difference between using K plus 2 grays rather than 3 grays?
> 
> I assume not--just curious though. The story I'm making up
> for myself here is that quads used to be necessary but the
> smaller droplet size on current printers allows us to go
> to two grays without a visible difference in the print. Or
> maybe it's better software?
> 
> In any case, that's a big deal, in my opinion.
> 
> -David
>

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