Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 9/19/06 12:48:15 PM, paul.roark@... writes:


> Correct me if I'm wrong here, but I think that as long as a workflow uses
> the OEM driver and OEM inkset, the amount of color ink injected is strictly
> within the OEM drivers' control, and not an issue that any ICC or other
> profile can deal with. 
> 

Correct, but the latest Epson and Canon printers use sufficiently gray-based 
blends for light grays to limit metamerism, and offer very acceptable prints. 
Its a great step forward from the previous generation 
(2100/2200/4000/7600/9600) in combined color/B&W print functions in the same printer. At Photokina we 
will have a light booth with multiple light sources, so that its possible to 
see what degree of variation occurs in such prints... its pretty acceptable. As 
I said to Tyler earlier on this topic: no doubt those with a big investment 
in specialty inks and RIPs will wish to continue using them, those looking for 
a simpler solution will want to examine the new alternatives.

C. David Tobie
Product Technology Manager
ColorVision Business Division
DataColor Inc.
CDTobie@colorvision.com
www.colorvision.com


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