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[Digital BW] Re: Interested in Epson 4800 Test Prints?

2005-06-25 by dfaprinting

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Frost" 
<bob@f...> wrote:
> Interesting that the 4800 and 4000 both have the same drop size 
3.5pl.
> 
> Bob Frost.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "yohnnyboy" <chhopk@l...>
> 
>  But on the 4800 the dot pattern APPEARS TO BE MUCH MORE 
> FINE. In addition, it is much more difficult to see the colored 
inks. 


Ink amount may be the same, but it sounds like dot gain is smaller, 
and the dither is more advanced (from what I have read). You might be 
surprised how small the dots can be from a 9500 with a good low dot 
gain ink.

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