Digital BW, The Print

Thursday, November 7, 2002, 2:34:32 AM, Jean-Marc Humbert wrote:

JMH> I use MIS FS Neutral inks set with Jeff curves and Epson driver (on a 
JMH> 1160): the results are quite good in terms of neutrality.

JMH> But, since I bought two years ago the Piezo driver (with inks that I 
JMH> never used because of their strong warm tones), I gave it a try 
JMH> recently with the MIS FS Neutral inks: the transitions in the mid 
JMH> tones are smoother (but you must accept little micro banding) 


I would heartily agree with this. The midtones, upon very close
inspection, are smoother with the Piezo driver than the Randall curve
with Epson driver. But when viewed at normal viewing distance the
smoothness of the mid-tones from the Randall curve is a non-issue I
think, as it not noticeable, while the banding from the Piezo driver
is still visible and more prominent. I still use the Piezo driver from
time to time depending on the image, but if there are large mid-tone
areas, perhaps in skies, for example, forget it! Banding everywhere!

Best regards,
 Richard  

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