Digital BW, The Print

Hi Richard,

>...
>I am using now UT7 MIS inks on my epson 2100 with GLOP 
>in yellow position. Printing on PermaJet Alpha and Omega 
>papers with curves and also Epson premium semi glossy. 
>All using Ebony black .

I'm surprised you're getting good results with Semi Gloss if you're using
Eboni matte black ink.

>I am running out of UT7 inks and I like to move to something better. 

>I like to try QTR RIP and possibly use my x-rite to make 
>curves for new PermaJet fibre Base papers. And explore 
> printing on papers with more semi gloss surface.

>I am not sure if I should stay with UT7 or I will be better 
>with MIS's UT-3D inks.

>I do not print any sepia. 

If you want to get into QTR and doing your own profiling, which I certainly
recommend for those who are comfortable with such, then I'd recommend the
route I last used with my 2200.  See
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/4K+.pdf 

With 7 positions, you can have MK, PK, LLK, and LLK for a carbon core.

They you still have room for LM and LC for tone control and Glop for
reflective artifact control.  If you're the type that uses a loupe to
inspect your highlights, you can go to the "LLC" diluted LC, but it's really
not necessary for the 2200.

Once you learn QTR, and it's not hard, the options are wide ranging.

The main issue with this setup is that you will have to hand load the LLK
into a 2200 cart.  All the other materials should be available pre-loaded,
but you might have to hunt.  With this type of generic approach, you can use
inks from different sources.  You'll note I like the Epson LM.

MIS does not seem to be interested in custom loading unless the order is at
least 12.  I had one other request like this recently.  If there are others
who want LLK in a 2200 cart, let me know.  Maybe MIS will do the filling for
you.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Paul