QTR-Quadtone RIP

From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of pr_roark
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:26 AM
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: B&W start up

 

 Paul,

I have been using your C6 formula of diluted HP PK in my 1400 since March
without any trouble using inexpensive refillable cartridges. I do think a
CIS would be handier since I am always filling these small cartridges.  

 

Gary Wagner

www.garywagner.com


You can see from my BW-Info index page at 
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/ that 100% carbon (Eboni + its dilutions)
for matte and HP PK for glossy are what I now use. The HP PK is also very
good for neutral matte paper prints. 

On the other hand, there are negatives to the dilute Eboni that a potential
user needs to be aware of. It settles faster than most of the other
pigments. (The blended MIS B&W inks are not all that stable either -- see
page 4 of http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/4K+.pdf) Note that the dilute HP
PK does not settle or separate as far as I know. I use full strength HP PK
in a 1400. So, I do not have long term experience with the dilute HP PK.

I'm probably going to go with a CIS on my 7800 with dilute Eboni because the
bottles are so easy to agitate. The carts are easy to remove, but I'm a bit
worried about the longevity of the seals if I pull the carts every session
to agitate them. I will try this option first, however.






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