Digital BW, The Print

"shileshjani" <janishilesh@...> wrote:
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> ... using Image Specialist (IS) K3 compatible inks in the LK and LLK position, 

That's what I'm using -- MIS's retail versions.  My 7800 ink order for 2010 is at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/ (page 4 for the 7800).

I never set up a 3800, but all the K3s are going to be about the same.  At a very minimum, however, one would need to re-linearize.

While I publish my workflows and profiles -- for the printers and inks I use -- that's it.  People on this list who want to go into custom or semi-custom inksets and workflows learn to profile their own with QTR.

MIS has a full range of warm (brownish) carbon: K4 PK, LK, and LLK, UT7 C and LC, C88 EZ warm midtone.  So, size different, off the shelf, warm, glossy-compatible inks, in addition to the Eboni MK.  If one can use QTR and obtain good carts & CISs, there are many different combinations of monotone, 100%, glossy and matte, warm and medium warm, 100% carbon inkset arrangements one can make.  I use these and other inks in a "Photographers Formulary" type of approach to my B&W inkjet printing.  


> with Epson OEM PK.


It does have a higher dmax than MIS PK, but I was a bit worried about a subtle tone or texture (coated v. glop) change in the transitions. Do you see any?


> The paper was Epson Exhibition Fiber.

I have not tried that with the MIS inks.  It sounds like it might be a higher gamut paper than the Crane Museo Silver Rag I'm initially targeting. 

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com