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RE: [Digital BW] Re: Beginner justification

2005-12-02 by Paul Roark

> 
> "If you want to explore quadtone printing a r200 is a great place to
> start with MIS inks."

> Go with the C86. Two less inks to deal with (although, it won't print
> B.O. without banding).
> 

The R220 is a step up from the R200.  I've posted ICCs for the R220, but
will probably not do that for the C86 or R200.

Comparing the C86 and R220, the C86 gets a bit better glossy dmax, the R220
gets a superior matte dmax.

The C86 has fewer inks to mess with, but it's also not as smooth as the
R220.  

For BO the C86 samples seem to vary.  I think most find C86 BO is not smooth
enough.  It may be individual quality control that varies.

It's hard to lose much with either of these printers.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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