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Paul Roark- EB6-YK Question

2008-12-16 by scott_now_coming

Hi Paul,

Other than this:

"I'm moving to a "Eb6-YK" approach that only uses the Y (2%) dilution 
and the
100% Eboni K. Both of these inks are quite stable. They are also the 
most
neutral of the inks. With printers like the 1400, one does not need 
the middle
dilutions for smoothness. – Y and K are enough. For K2 printers (4 pl 
drops) the
midtones have a grain pattern that I find very acceptable in wide 
format, but it's
too rough for 8x10. This approach does require QTR and cannot be 
printed with
the Epson driver. However, it also simplifies the system while 
providing more
flexibility with respect to tones and papers. See my latest CIS at
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eb6-YK-CFS.jpg"

is there an other info on your EB6-YK set-up? 

From the jpeg, it looks like you're got 3 ink positions for K and 3 
for Y. Is that correct?

Thanks,
Scott

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