Digital BW, The Print

I only feel vaguely qualified to partially answer your questions.  I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along shortly.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Foon Hoe" <feedthefoon@...> wrote:
> 4)I plan to try the UT-RC inks.  But investing in all six cartridge will be a significant cost ($120) that I do not want to commit to yet.  Is it possible for me to buy only the PK position and do BO printing? or can I dilute the PK ink like the EB-6 for smoother prints?

I believe your cheapest option is to get a set of empty carts from E-bay (probably around $30 for the whole set of six) and a small bottle of Eboni from MIS.  With this setup you can cheaply setup 3MK printing (see Paul's web site, this is three channels of 100% Eboni using QTR) which does produce quite smooth prints.  You can also if you want make one or two additional dilutions using his Carbon-6 process (with the 1.5pL printers you can get very smooth prints with even just one more dilution).  

Be advised I don't think you can mix third party carts with Epson carts, so whatever you do I think you'll end up needing to buy 6 carts.  Again, E-bay empties are the easiest way to get going at about $30.  MIS also sells empties, just a big more expensive is all.

> 6)Would using the UT-RC set produce smoother prints comparing to BO printing?

I believe yes, especially compared to single channel BO.  The 3MK process is much smoother than BO though.  And again, with a 1.5pL printer you can get away with just a few dilutions.  On a R280 and a 1400 I use just two dilutions.  I've bought MIS bottles of 100% Eboni and their Y dilution (around 2% I think) so I don't have to mix my own.  Gives nice smooth prints and low cost - Paul has a few write-ups about it on his site and posts on this group.

Ken