Digital BW, The Print

"john dean" <deanwork2003@...> wrote:
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> So  could one create a Hextone inkset made of diluted 
> Vivera grays ...

Yes, and I have.  See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf

I use HP PK by itself in an Epson 1400 to print my brochures.  The HP inks are lower in viscosity than the Epson inks, but well within what the very tolerant piezo heads can handle.  With my generic C6 base, the HP pigments stay in suspension better than in their OEM base (according to me centrifuge tests).

The HP dilution ratios are less than the 30% is used.  That is the HP grey is a bit denser than the HP PK 30% + 70% base.  I'm guessing they are 33% if not a bit more.

The dilute HP inks really to need glop -- the HP PK less so.  That's one reason I just stick with the HP PK by itself.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com