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Re: 3rd-party replacement for ultrachrome matte black - benefit?

2006-04-28 by sagaface

MIS Eboni. Many folks on this forum use it as part of a full MIS set. I also have a 2200, and 
have not changed out the other Epson inks (yet...), only MK for Eboni. The difference will 
astound you.

Sarah


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "maracaholics" 
<maracaholics@...> wrote:
>
> Hello -- I'm contemplating if I could improve my 2200's d-max on matte 
> paper by using a third-party ink to replace just the matte-black 
> cartridge in my 2200. (Meanwhile, I'd stick with the OEM ultrachromes 
> on the other colors, so as to not rock the boat too much). Yes, I know 
> that an R2400 upgrade would get me a higher D-Max, but I don't feel 
> like replacing my 2200-with-ImagePrint6 system.
> 
> I know MediaStreet sells a G-Chrome (G6) matte black cartridge which 
> might accomplish this, but I have no confirmation as to whether it 
> would produce a better black than the 2200's OEM MK. Also, there's 
> probably a comparable ink sold by MIS. Anyone with info that might be 
> helpful? Should I go for it?
>

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