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UTR2 or UT3D on Muse Silver Rag

2006-09-21 by evanj1969

"if" i understand all that i've read lately, if one wants strictly a 
neutral print, (i am experimenting with Museo Silver Rag , but 
normally have used ESG almost exclusively and UT FSN ink's) the best 
option seems to be UTR2. there are things about the FSN inks that i 
am not completely satisfied with, but have used them for some 
time)  ...... i'm currently using an Epson 2200, i have little to no 
interest in "variable" tones or matte stock.

is that correct??

do i understand correctly that the UTR2 are roughly the same 
densities as the FSN, but maybe the hue or tone is slightly 
different?? if so, which way does the UT-R2 Neutral lean on coated 
stocks? (reddish, greenish??)

i think i read where Paul said they (UTR2) are the EZ N/W equivalent, 
but density wise they are very close to the FS W/N.


is the R2 Photo black (PKN) the same as the current PKN sold? it 
seems to have it's own part # when ordering.


if the above questions/comments are not accurate, what would be the 
best option on MSR to obtain the most "neutral" print possible (very 
subjective question i realize)

i have thought about using the UT-R2 inks and possible using the 
UT3D "Y" in the yellow position to compensate for the reddish/green 
hue depending on the paper being used.


any help is much appreciated


evan

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