Digital BW, The Print

Some would ask why use Claria at all?
I tested it on Epson ultra premium glossy.  The dmax and gamut, overall, are
not any better than K3.  Combine that with the high ink cost,
tamper-resistant cartridge, metamerism, and printer availability, and I have
to ask the same question.
For 4x6 _photo_ prints, the results are stunning; bright colors,
bronze-free, and super sharp.

Best regards,
John Moody

-----Original Message-----
From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Greg
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 1:27 PM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Dmax of Claria inks


I was hoping that some other users would be able to report on their
findings, but this seems to be an extremely unpopular topic. About as
unpopular as fade testing these new inks on matte papers. I had
thought that maybe a few people would have been interested in BO with
these new inks, assuming that they really last as long as they
should, but so far not much interest by anyone.

I'm pretty sure the correct amount of ink is getting onto the paper,
at least on the EEM. The black patch was not much darker than the
next patch up the scale. I may be able to find out more in a few
weeks, I should have some "empty" carts coming that I can take apart,
if a black cart arraives, I can do a swab test and see what happens.


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