Digital BW, The Print

Yes, I'm printing the Ink Sep Page at 100%.  The Dmax (2.5+) for the PK ink at 100% with the Luster type papers is consistent with what Epson and others on this site & the Quadtone Yahoo site report.

My R800 / R1800 ink, 1.5pl and the 2880 dpi may be helping to increase the the Dmax.  As mentioned I build my profile curves in QTR at 60% ink density and since my printer only has the one black I add 2% of each of the CMYR and 5%Blue.

Thanks for your comments...I hope this explains...again since the 60% PK ink looks the same as the 100%, why do we need the 2.5+ Dmax?

Terry

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "E.Neilsen" <e.neilsen2@...> wrote:
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> If you're building density all the way up to 100% that is something I
> haven't done either. However, one issue with Epson printers/drivers is that
> they do tend to block up. Perhaps they have lowered the density in this set.
> Shilesh is asking the right question here. 
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> What type of densitometer are you using? 
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> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Maximum Usable Black vs. Dmax - What's the Big
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> Terry,
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> Your readings that 100% patch has highest measured density is unusual. I
> don't have any experience with your inkset, so that may be it. Another quick
> check worth considering. Are you printing the QTR calibration chart at 100%
> ink limits?
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> Shilesh
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