Digital BW, The Print

Hi Clayton,

Pantone is now making "pigment" inksets for several of the Epson
printers including the 2200, 4000, etc.  They are known for their high
quality graphic inks and color mgmt products for the print industry.

Anyway, they are claiming "archival" and "neutral pigment black inks"
in their new line of Pantone Colorvantage archival pigments for wide
format printers.

More info here: 
http://www.pantone.com/ColorVan/home_colorvantage.asp?idArticle=717

I've found a distributor in Florida that appears to have the best
prices (under $50 for 110ml) and the initial impression I have is that
customer service will be good (I talked to them on the phone)-
Microgeo-USA 866-343-4515.  Anyway, I should have the Pantone
cartridges soon and I'll let you know what I find out. I figure I'll
flush the eboni out and then substitute the Pantone MK and see what
the tone is, etc.  I suspect I might want to go the whole Pantone
pigment set, at least give them a try if I like what I see.

I'll keep you and the group posted.

Tony






Pantone is making some interesting claims, such as wider color gamut
for Ultrachrome printers, etc.

Anyway, I want to see how their matte black compares to Eboni.  I've
got a 110ml MK cartridge on the way for testing purposes.  If it "look
good", it might prove a nice option to MIS Eboni.  Price is attractive
(under $50 for 110) and network of distribution/dealer


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Clayton Jones"
<cj@c...> wrote:
> Hello Tony,

> >Speaking of ink, I just ordered a matte Pantone cartridge for the 
> >4000 to test out for BO printing.  
> 
> What is matte Pantone? Sorry, it's a new one on me.
> 
> Regards,
> Clayton
> 
> 
> Info on black and white digital printing at    
> http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm