Digital BW, The Print

Thank you Paul.

I think the easiest scenario to try is UT7-LC since I can pick up a
pre-loaded 2200 cartridge. My question is, would it be worth also getting
one loaded with UT7-C, and then using QTR to mix either K / LK / UT7-C /
UT7-LC or K / UT7-C / UT7-LC?

Terry.

> Paul Roark wrote:
> Sent: October 5, 2006 8:44 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Digital BW] UT7 or UT-3D for my Epson 7600
> 
> If I were
> to set up a printer that had LK in it and I wanted a lighter 
> ink for the
> highlights, I'd use LLK (1 part LK to 2 parts base) or 3D/UT7 
> LC (1 part LK
> to 1 part base).  The normal dilution between midtone inks in 
> the Epson
> scheme of things is a 1/3 dilution -- the is, LK to LLK.  On 
> the other hand,
> I think LLK is lighter than needed in modern printers.  So, I 
> tend to use
> UT-C to LC (same dilution ratio but a bit more dense), which 
> gives a better
> dark gray to black transition.
> 
> As a practical matter, LLK makes a lot of sense for your use.