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[Digital BW] Re: HP PK BO

2009-02-24 by Randy Rancier

Paul, rather than diluting the HP PK with glop as I had discussed with you a couple of days 
ago in order to try to reduce the bronzing and gloss differential, I was thinking that using 
the other gray inks in the HP Z3100 inkset might work better.

If I was going to try this with just one of the gray inks along with the HP PK in the 1400, 
which would you recommend using along with the HP PK; the HP Gray, or the HP Light 
Gray?  I figured rather than trying to save a few cents per print and save the trouble of 
mixing this might be a good alternative.  I also thought since this is an OEM mix that it 
might do better as far as the bronzing and gloss differential is concerned.  What are your 
thoughts on this?

I suppose one could use both the HP Gray and Light Gray inks along with the HP PK.  I 
supposed I could put the light gray ink in the Y position instead of the glop if you thought 
I might not need the glop with this approach.  But I did noticed that the HP Z3100 inkset 
also has a glop included, so the glop might still be required; perhaps it is only required 
for the "extra" glossy media.  Again, what are your thoughts on this.

Also, are there certain places where you have found the HP inks to be less expensive.  FYI, I know if you look around on the web for coupon codes HP has some usually $10 off per 
$50 order and they deliver overnight for free to boot.  i usually break my order up into 
smaller lots and use the discount with each of them, which has always worked for me.

Thanks,
Randy

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