Digital BW, The Print

> Jerry,
> 
> I have to wonder if you could see the difference with out a densitometer. I
> know that with silver fiber I could see a small difference by getting the
> Dmax up from the 2.1-2.2 range to 2.4-2.6 by selenium toning. With inkjet
> though I suspect the discernable limit on matte papers may be around 2.0 I
> think that the light scatter effect of matte surface tends to take over and
> no matter how much you increased the Dmax of the ink you wouldn't know the
> difference.
> 
> Now Richard said he was printing on a "microporous luster paper" which I
> assume is one of the semigloss or glossy papers and the additional Dmax is
> probably visible.
> 
> Martin
> 
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Martin, You're right. I forgot about the paper.  I am satisfied with the
enhanced generations black, so I guess I should just be satisfied, and
not keep looking for the greener grass on the other side of the fence.

Jerry

There is quite a difference between enhanced and VM black inks. THe
enhanced is very noticeably darker.

> I have to wonder if you could see the difference with out a densitometer. I
> know that with silver fiber I could see a small difference by getting the
> Dmax up from the 2.1-2.2 range to 2.4-2.6 by selenium toning. With inkjet
> though I suspect the discernable limit on matte papers may be around 2.0 I
> think that the light scatter effect of matte surface tends to take over and
> no matter how much you increased the Dmax of the ink you wouldn't know the
> difference.
> 
> Now Richard said he was printing on a "microporous luster paper" which I
> assume is one of the semigloss or glossy papers and the additional Dmax is
> probably visible.
> 
> Martin
> 
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