QTR-Quadtone RIP

Please excuse the novice question but I'm a little puzzled -

 

I have an Epson 1270 that I've had for a while. It has made some nice prints
but the fading issue prompted me to replace it with an Epson R1800. Then I
had the idea of buying a pigment b&w ink set and dedicating the 1270 to b&w
printing.

 

I'm using MIS Eboni ink in both printers for matte black. When I print in
calibration mode on the same paper (Hahnemuhle PR BW) The Epson 1270 black
strip maxes out at 1.70 while the r1800 goes to about 1.74. Each printer is
set for its highest resolution and lower speed.

 

Is this typical that some printers might achieve higher densities with the
same inks?

 

Thanks,

Ian.

 



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