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RE: [Digital BW] PKN with UT-1

2005-05-06 by Paul Roark

> ...
> I am thinking about using the MIS-PKN with UT-1 (with QTR for 2200.)
> Will this combination give me a more neutral print on semi-gloss? Or
> will the standard MIS-PK do the same with the toner?

UT1 is not made for the 2200.  It is an upgrade of the old VM inkset and is
mostly for the older printers.  

If you meant UT7, then PKN would give you more neutral deep shadows (95% -
100%) than PK, if you use curves that use the black ink.  I generate blacks
with UT7 by using the dark gray inks.  With these, Eboni can be installed --
or anything for that matter -- in the K position, because it is not used.
With the 2 dark grays, curves can give neutral deep shadows also.

So, in general, I don't even support PK or PKN in the 2200.  From my
perspective it is only called for if one wants to print on glossy paper
using sliders, for example if printing from a non-Photoshop, non-rip
application.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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