Digital BW, The Print

Peter,

You wrote:

>... I'm encouraged that you've had such
>good results with EAM.  I've had nothing but excellent results using the
>paper with Piezo inks.  ...

>Is there a difference in the results that I would get on EAM
>using MIS VM inks on an Epson 1200 vs. an Epson 1160?  ...

The test strips from the 1200 on EAM that I've seen look excellent.  They
compare favorably to those done on the 1160.

I just received a resolution test from a 1200 owner.  It is so close to the
1160 that I don't think anyone could tell which was which even with a loupe.

Some notice a slight smoothness advantage to the 1200.  I think the results
are so close that in actual photos at normal viewing distance they are
essentially equivalent on EAM.

I've heard that the hextone inks put out more ink, probably due to the light
inks in the highlights.  However, with the workflows, inksets, and papers I
have been working with I do not notice any disadvantages to the hextone
printers in this respect.

We always pump as much ink as possible as we near the black, and that is
where I notice the most dampness.  That area is really not affected by the
hextone's light inks.

Epson lays down as much ink in the 100% black as is consistent with the
paper choice.  So, we are basically relying on Epson to say what quantity of
ink is appropriate.  The 1200 was made before EAM was out, and EAM can take
more ink than any paper the 1200 was designed for.

So, I think EAM is more than up to the 1200's ink flow.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com

Paul

Paul wrote:

> The test strips from the 1200 on EAM that I've seen look ?         
> excellent.  They compare favorably to those done on the 1160.
 
This sounds good to me.  I'd rather spend my time working with 
MIS VM Inks when i get them than worrying about paper tests (for now).


Thanks, Peter