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Re: Aardenburg lightfastness tests

2008-05-01 by pr_roark

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> > Both Epson and MIS PK have an excellent I* of 100.0 
> > (the best rating).
 
> Yes, PK looks quite stable.  Too bad there's no MK test 
> but I'd guess it would be at least as good.

My tests indicate it is.


> Does anyone know if the MIS R1800 yellow and R2400 yellow are the 
> same, 

Yes.

>  would an Epson OEM ultrachrome yellow sucked out of a 
> cart like for the 3800 work? 

I used 7600 carts for my Epson color inks.  An MIS bottom fill 
adapter with the end cut to 7 mm works well.  See 
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Mod_Bot_Fill.jpg  You'll note I went 
to Epson K2 LM in the later toned workflows.  The MIS cyan is good.

Paul    
www.PaulRoark.com

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