Digital BW, The Print

"Gary Wagner" <gcwagner@...> wrote:
>
> Randy,
> 
> I am planning on trying out the HP dilution using Paul's formula in the next
> couple weeks when I get everything needed.
> 
>   Am I understanding correctly that you are not using the suggested formula
> and are just using HP ink and MIS glop for the dilution? 

Yes that is correct; I have substituted undiluted HP PK for the cool PK in the C position and 
a HP PK diluted with MIS glop for the LK in the LC position along with the other inks in the 
UT-14 inkset from MIS.  I have done this in an attempt to reduce or eliminate the reported 
gloss differential on glossy papers when diluting the HP PK with the C6 base.  I am 
experimenting with the HP PK inks in hopes of a more fade resistant cool PK/LK and also 
because Paul reported of achieving a dmax of over 2.60 (close to 2.70) when used in 
combination with Cranes Silver Rag.
>  
> 
> I will also be testing on my 1400. Can you tell me what ink you have in each
> of the six positions on your 1400? 


I am using the other inks in the UT-14 inkset.  If the HP PK glop combination sufficiently 
reduces the gloss differential, this could open up the Y position for another ink of choice 
if desired, depending on the paper being used.  Although I suppose some papers may still 
require an application of glop depending on ones tolerance for gloss differential.  I will 
probably be using with just the Silver Rag for (semi) glossy, and probably a good fine art 
matt paper I haven't decided on that doesn't use OBA.

Randy