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[Digital BW] Re: UT7 inkset

2006-05-18 by steveh0607

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Wil Smith <wils@...> wrote:
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark"
> <paul.roark@> wrote:
> >

I just read this post and it's from me. 

Why does the post say it's from Wil Smith?

> Thanks for the information Paul. I ordered some UT7 late last week,
> so I'm looking forward to working with that inkset first to see what
> it can do. When the dust settles on the 3D, I'll try that.
> 
> ps The EZN for the C86 works like a dream. Your suggested "profiles"
> are almost dead on to what I want! I've only had to tweak them a bit
> to personalize them.
> 
> Steve
> >
> >> I read about the the new 3-D inkset and it looks interesting.
> >> However, I'm not a professional and I don't have the equipment
> >> or know-how to make profiles (yet). So, I
> >> think I'll start with the UT7 since there are ready made
> curves, ...
> >
> > I have a few curves and ICCs posted at
> > http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/UT-3D_Downloads.html
> >
> > Note for the 220 how many glossy papers appear to use the same
> profile.  I
> > assume that will be the case for other printers also.
> >
> > The 2200 may lag a bit in profiles.  I'll try to get the 220
> supported first
> > so that it can be a test bed for those who might be interested and
> want to
> > see how the system works.
> >
> > Although in my general UT-3D PDF at
> > http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/UT-3D_Readme.pdf I note that most 6
> and 7 ink
> > printers will work with the new inkset, next week I'll see if the
> inkset
> > works in the 2400.  There has been a special request for coverage
> in k3
> > machines; so that group may move in front of the 2200.
> >
> >
> >> It's correct that Eboni doesn't work on glossy papers,
> >> but Paul's glossy UT7 curves cut out the [Eboni] black and
> >> essentially use C and M as the black inks, which works
> >> really well. I get around 2.2 on Epson Premium Semigloss with
> >> these curves.
> >>
> >> You might be able to get an additional 0.1 or 0.2 dmax if you
> switch to a
> >> dedicated PK ink and make some custom curves, otherwise there
> isn't much
> >> advantage to changing carts.
> >
> > I've been able to get the UT-3D dmax using the 2 dark gray inks up
> to equal
> > the PK for the papers & printers I've compared.
> >
> > Paul
> > www.PaulRoark.com
> >
> 
> 
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