QTR-Quadtone RIP

Hi Larry,

The UT inks for the 1160 are actually black, 2 grays and 1 toner.
So its possibly smoother than a 2200 with UC inks.  However there
very few profiles for that setup.  If you are up to making you own
profiles then it's probably a viable idea.

Roy

On Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at 08:13  PM, Larry wrote:

> My main printer is the 2200 with OEM inks and if I understand things
> correctly printing with QTR uses the black and light black inks with
> maybe a touch of color ink for toning.
>
> I also have an Epson 1160 that I'm considering dedicating to B&W with
> MIS UT inks. The 1160 uses black and 3 colors normally and I
> understand the UT inks will be black, light black and a couple of 
> toners.
>
> Will I gain anything in quality by using the 1160 with UT inks over
> the 2200 with UC inks?  They both sound like 2 inks and two toners.
>
> I must keep the 2200 as is with the OEM inks so dedicating it is not
> an option.
>
> Larry
>
>
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Roy Harrington
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