Digital BW, The Print

> -----Original Message-----
> [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of djon43
> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 9:55 PM
> Subject: [Digital BW] Sharpness 2200 QTR vs B-O
> 
> Scanning, I print as much color as B&W and usually print B&W via QTR...

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> 
> Question:.....Is QTR's use of multiple pigments inherently unsharp Vs
> B-O's use of only two pigments?
> 
I have no information to suggest your hypothesis is wrong. However, it seems
to me you could test this theory by printing the image in color using the
Epson driver.

On the other hand, I have noticed another potential source of reduction of
sharpness when creating curves with QTR. If one is not careful to limit the
total ink load there can be an overspray or bleeding effect that reduces the
clarity of fine detail. I've noticed this with some curves where the overall
ink limit (or black boost) is too high and I've had splattering near
contrast edges in deep shadows that have reduced the apparent sharpness. I
think it can happen with other parts of the image, but it's more apparent
with the black.

Since BO uses the Epson driver, it may not have this problem.

Tom Moore