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Re: "1400 NC3" inkset approach

2009-05-26 by pr_roark

I'll document what I'm doing with this latest approach at 
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-NC3.pdf 

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 

"pr_roark" <pr_roark@...> wrote:
>
> To update this approach, I've found that I simply don't need any more than the HP PK for glossy printing for what I do.  The 1400 with HP PK in black only mode, with QTR, is just fine quality and tone wise, and BO keeps the artifacts under control better. For the glossy brochures I don't need 100% carbon.
> 
> However, my serious prints remain 100% carbon (Eboni) on matte paper.
> 
> So, I've gone to 2-Eboni-MK, 2-Eb2%, and 2-HP-PK in the 1400.  The only inks I need to buy and keep for this 1400 setup are the high density, relatively economical (more image area per dollar) MK and PK inks.  2% Eboni can be purchased (Eboni-6 Y position), but I mix C6b base for mine.  Carts need to be changed less and it's easier -- only 3 inks.
> 
> Very simply profiles and the QTR sliders seem to be all I need with this setup -- almost too easy to be any fun.  It actually leaves some time for photography.
> ...

> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "pr_roark" <pr_roark@> wrote:
> >
> > I have my Epson 1400 in an ink arrangment I'm calling "NC2" -- 
> > ...
> > See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-NC2.pdf
>

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