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Re: 3 and a half MK ?

2008-05-13 by pr_roark

>... the 3MK approach was built with the idea that the 
> conversion would still allow full MK color printing. 

> And that the process could be a little bit
> smoother having another MK channel firing.

I've only heard of a few samples that needed the 4th channel.  For most 
the difference between 3 and 4 is not worth dealing with.

 
> ... could a diluted Eboni 4th MK channel would help? 

It would be warmer than teh 100% Eboni.  But, a dilute gray could 
definitely add to smoothness.  For most of my shots, the 3MK is just 
fine, however.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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