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Re: 6 tones with quadtone ink?

2007-07-03 by met.graphix

> 
> Rather than getting the 1160 CFS back in operation, which would
> involve buying and charging a whole new CFS, I'm thinking about
> getting a cheap 1270/1280 and getting 6 tones from MIS FS quadtone ink
> by mixing two midtones from (say) DG+MG and MG+LG, and
> calibrating/linearizing with QTR. Refilling MIS spongeless carts
> rather than getting a CFS. Has anyone tried this...any comments?
>
I'm using Paul's 4Ks system with MIS inks and refillable carts and I'm 
quite happy with the results.
You may want to take a look at that approach. Do a search for 4K and 
you'll get the appropriate links for all the info.

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