Digital BW, The Print

Ernst wrote:
 
> that's [non-bronzing MIS beta inks] real progress. I didn't expect a third
party answer to Epson's K3
> UCs that quick.

I'm not sure progress in making a better base has much to do with the Epson
K3 inks.  The timing might just be a happy coincidence.  The new base will
probably replace the base in all UT inks.

The general pigment industry is a lot larger than Epson.  From what I can
tell, the only unique think Epson has is the acrylic coatings on the
inkjet-size pigments. This coating may have both good and bad qualities.    

> There's no drawback in matte printing with the new inks
> + Eboni, so a universal ink set except for the blacks?

Let's hope.  I'll be fade testing them this month.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 



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> Paul Roark wrote:
> 
> >
> >Don't spend much time on Glop.  It looks like bronzing is about to be
> >history -- no glop needed.  I have tested beta UT inks with the new base
> --
> >no bronzing.  I just received the beta 2400 color prints & Epson "Advance
> >B&W" monotone glossy prints -- no bronzing.
> >
> >It's too early to know that this is going to be true for all the inksets
> and
> >papers, but the results I've seen so far eliminate the artifact as a
> serious
> >issue.
> >
> >Don't bother MIS about this because it'll be months before the total B&W
> >switch over takes place.
> >
> >The color 2400 inks will show up on MIS's web site in a couple of weeks.
> >(No 2400 carts yet.)
> >
> >
> >Paul
> >www.PaulRoark.com
> >