Digital BW, The Print

> I just printed a 1400 HP-PK black only test strip on some old 
> Kirkland glossy paper.  With QTR I was able to get a dmax of about 
> 2.4.  The tones are shown in this Lab A & B graph:
> http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-HP-PK-BO-Kirkland.jpg
> 
> The reflective artifacts are minimal.

A full image on the Kirkland paper has low enough reflective 
artifacts that I don't think any glop is warranted.  A smooth sky is 
still smooth; there was no build-up of grain that way we've seen with 
the 3-MK process.  So, it looks good.

Ilford Gold FB hits a dmax of 1.72 at an ink limit of 100.  The tones 
are very neutral through the midtones. See 
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/HP-PK-Ilford-Gold-tones.jpg

I'm not thrilled with the "glittery" reflections of the Ilford 
surface, but overall, this is looking like an impressive approach if 
it doesn't clog.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com