OK, thought I would provide some feedback after the help I received in choosing the Cone Neutral K7 inkset. I did a comparison on Epson Enhanced Matte, using a Canon 5D image which was down-rezzed slightly to produce a 7X10 image at 360 PPI. The image was of a cherry orchard with lots of fine detail in the grass, tiny branches and blossoms. 1) Epson 2200 with Cone Neutral K7 inks, using Quadtone Rip and the supplied NK7 profile 2) Epson 2400 with stock Ultrachrome K3 inks (matte black), Advanced B&W mode with setting Normal The K3 print was just a bit lighter, but generally quite close. Making a B&W profile using QTR would even out those differences. Without using a loupe, I couldn't reliably tell the difference. Under a loupe, I discovered the "dotless highlights" of the K7 print. However, the K3 print appeared more "luminous" (very slight) in the highlights and was preferable in this regard. Bottom line: some of you guys must have damn good eyesight! I don't regret trying out the K7 inks, and obviously need to do more experimenting, but with results like this why bother? Please tell me what I am missing (if anything). Thanks. --John
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Comparison of Ultrachrome K3 Advanced B&W and Cone Neutral K7 Inks
2007-01-13 by John Hollenberg
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