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Re: ink question...

2006-05-18 by artphotogallery

If you are no photographer with Ultrachrome K3 and PhotoRag - you will
not be a photographer with any other ink/paper combination as well...

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "zonepeter" <zonepeter@...> wrote:
>
> You have limited yourself to the 2 brands that seem to have the most 
> fans.  I use UT2.  I have used Piezography products in the past and 
> liked them as well.
> The advantage of the UT system is that it is toneable.  You can print 
> tones from sepia to cool on any paper.  Also, as you stated, UT 
> system can be used on glossy or matt.
> I have not used the K7 system, so can't really comment, but some rave 
> about the tonal smoothness.  The only available ink in supposed to be 
> neutral, so you change tones by changing paper. 
> It all comes down to your priorites in print making.
> 
> One atvantage of a smaller printer is that you can try different ink 
> sets for a fairly small investment.  If you have access to a samller 
> printer ( I use a 1280) you could try each set.  It is probably the 
> only way to know which is right for you.
> 
> 
> 
> --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "roschko_leolevin" <g.flo@> 
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, 
> > ... yes, an other "inkquestion".
> > I'm looking for "my" BW ink system with Epson Stylus Pro 7600. The 
> > last three month, I think, I did nothing else than surfing thru the 
> > internet and looking for the perfect ink. 
> > So, the result?  I'm totally confused and have no Idea what system 
> > would be the best for me. The entire Manufacturer say that their 
> > system is the world best you can get. 
> > During my web research I found 5 different Inks. Maybe there are a 
> > couple more then 5.
> > 
> > Sundanse Inks (also for 7600)
> > GQ Generation QuadBlack (not for 7600)
> > Piezography K7 (for 7600)
> > Lyson Quad Black  (not for 7600)
> > MIS UT7 (for 7600)
> > 
> > As there are some inks not available for my 7600 Epson, I think I 
> > want to decide between the Piezography and MIS Products.
> > 
> > The Pro of MIS is that they are for both, Matte and Glossy Paper, 
> > right?
> > 
> > 
> > Maybe somebody could help me in this decision?
> > Please tell me your experiences with you system, so that I can 
> > find "my perfect BW ink" :-)
> > 
> > Cheers 
> > 
> > Florian
> >
>

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