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[Digital BW] Re: Can't get good results with MIS EZN on C88+

2006-10-23 by sagaface

Thanks, Paul. Can MIS R2-PKN be used with the 2200 as well?

Sarah


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@...> 
wrote:
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> Sarah,
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> I like the high dmax the Epson PK can reach.  At the 100% black point it is
> rather neutral, but for BO, I'd guess it'll be warm.  For BO, the MIS R2-PKN
> might be the best.  Unlike the original PKN, the R2 version has the right
> mix to avoid going green in the midtones.  The R2 PKN is available in bulk
> at http://www.inksupply.com/bw/utr2 .
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> Paul
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> www.PaulRoark.com <http://www.paulroark.com/>  
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>   _____  
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> From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of sagaface
> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 10:18 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Can't get good results with MIS EZN on C88+
> 
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> >Actually, my favorite PK is Epson UC PK. 
> 
> Paul, can you explain why you like this PK? I have been wanted to try BO
> printing on some 
> Silver Rag and wasn't sure if I should stick with Epson's PK or try the MIS
> PKN.
> 
> What is your opinion?
> 
> Thank you,
> Sarah
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhit
> <mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com>
> eThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@> 
> wrote:
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> > >MIS Eboni ink is for matte papers only...
> > 
> > Yes, be sure you're using Photo Black ("PK") with Kirkland glossy paper. I
> > prefer the PKN, which is a neutralized PK that gives a higher dmax. MIS
> > only seems to sell the one I mixed specifically for the C8X in bulk from
> > http://www.inksuppl <http://www.inksupply.com/bw/roarkslab.>
> y.com/bw/roarkslab. Actually, my favorite PK is Epson UC
> > PK. This is best bought in a large format 7600 cart and must be drained
> and
> > re-loaded into an MIS empty cart.
> > 
> > Paul
> > www.PaulRoark.com
> >
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