Digital BW, The Print

Frank Jay wrote:

> ... a luster paper can't be used with the 3MK set up unless 
> it is given a spray afterwards.

True.  Some of the new fiber based luster papers claim to be matte 
black compatible, but that is not my experience.

> How about if I replace one of the MK's that is in the PK slot, 
> with the OEM PK ink, can I then use luster papers?

You could print color glossy that way as long as the "gloss" is not 
checked in the driver.  For B&W with the 3-MK profiles and QTR, you'd 
still have a problem on glossy paper.

    
>   Also, what do I need to do with the 3MK setup if I want 
> to print color on luster paper...can I change the MK to 
> the OEM PK...would that do it.

Yes, that should work.  I doubt you'll need any more cleaning of that 
position.  

Be sure to turn off the "gloss" in the driver or replace that Eboni 
cart with gloss optimizer.  There you might need to clean it out a 
bit to get rid of the Eboni that was there.
     
>   When I bought the 3MK inks from inksuppy, their informatoin 
> for the R1800 set up with 3MK inks was that one could print 
> color without changing out the 3 black inks..no mention was 
> made of only printing on matte paper, which for me, is
> unsatisfactory  for color work.  

I'll let them know of the problem.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com