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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Ink Thrift

2012-09-07 by Paul Roark

remononaz1 <homershannon@...> wrote:

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>
>
> ... MIS inks ... They are inexpensive but do fade.
>

I don't know of public, high qualtiy tests of the various dye competitors,
aside from Epson's and HP's, both of which are at the high end of the dye
spectrum.  I think your own experiences are consistent with what I've
experienced and seen relative to what I'd call traditional or older dye
technology.  I think the burden is on sellers.


I'm no pro, but I think my work is starting to gain some respect. I should
> probably be moving to more light-fast products.
>

My views are rather well know in that respect.  How much one wants to
compromise is rather subjective and dependent on how long you want an image
to last.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com


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