Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 11/19/2006 12:18:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rdesjardin@... writes:

I was  hoping to get some feedback as to the opinions of this 
combination and any  suggestions for alternatives, papers, or anything 
else I should know about  the set up.

Is the K7 set the way to go?
Is there another  alternative by Piezography or another manufacturer?
Are users printing on  matte rag or other papers more often?
Any other  thoughts?





I have been running a 4000 with NK 7's QTR and find the print quality  really 
excellent. I get very soft, smooth tones suitable to a lot of images. I  used 
to run a 1280 with Piezo cold tone inks, then added 2 bottles of warm light  
gray, and I got really nice prints.
What I have found, is that some images can be printed neutral, while others  
ask for tones and contrasts that neutral will not give you. 
I am running a 4800 with ABW and I'm almost satisfied with the adjustments  
possible there. I tried Mediastreet's G Quad set in a 2200, and with Silver 
rag,  I am really feeling the juices running. I might run those inks in my 7600, 
since  the 7 ink set allows matte and luster papers in the same machine. Even 
so, the  NK 7 will still be running, because it suits so many of my negatives. 
HTH.
 
Richard (Brooklyn)


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