Digital BW, The Print

I've just mixed a week ago some generic C-6 base without Photo-Flo in
it. I use it in the empty channels of my R1800 3MK.

I also tested mixing this non Photo-Flo base with 50% Eboni ink. I've
read in your C-6 PDF that for up to 50% Photo-Flo might not be required.

I now use 2MK channels and one 50%Eboni-50%C6 base channel. I used the
curve that starts earliest for the diluted ink channel.

Assuming this 50-50 diluted mix is working and stable, is it the best
way to use it to gain smoother prints? I do not really notice any
differences as it is setup now.

Maybe 3MK and a 4th channel using the dark grey mix? As a "toning
curve" in the midtones?

Thanks,

Denis


> In fact, I've tested both on the 1800.  Avoid Carbon-6 on the 1800.  
> The 1.5 pl dot may require a stronger surfactant than Photo-Flo.  
> Eboni-6 was relatively smooth on the one-jet test with the 1800, but 
> Carbon-6 showed micro-banding.
 
> 
> I'm not sure how many Eboni-6 channels would be needed for extreme 
> smoothness.  
> 
> Paul  
> www.PaulRoark.com
>