Hi Glyn, We run a 9600 (through a rip) with Ultrachrome (matt black set) inks. Printing on Photo Rag. I would agree that density of blacks is sometimes not amazing, but I feel that this is correct for this type of paper. I just don't think you can get a super strong black on such a matt paper stock.
Thomas Holm profiled all our papers and has got the best black with this paper. It just soaks up all the ink and light to allow a true black. I think he also mentioned that any more black ink on the paper would cause problems. We have not ventured near lyson inks and don't really plan to. I think this type of fine art print doesn't suffer from a 'non true' black anyway. All our clients have been very happy with colour and BW prints using this set-up so far. People who have needed a more punchy black have opted for a different paper stock. All the best Graeme Bulcraig -------------------------------------------------------- Touch Digital Limited http://www.touchdigital.co.uk t. 020 7684 7500 f. 020 7684 7499 Subject: Re: [PRODIG] EPSON 7600 & Ultrachromes New thread Can anyone on the list who uses Ultrachome inks with fine-art papers please advise? I've just profiled my 7600 with Ultrachromes & Hahnemuhle Photo-Rag but I'm really disappointed in the density of the blacks. The tones are all smooth with even gradations but do not hit a nice black like the Lyson inks on Standard Fine-Art. Is this normal? Am I expecting too much from these inks on fine art papers? I like the longevity issue for my gallery prints and Jo Public may not even notice but I certainly do. I hear that Lyson are introducing a CIS for the 7600, is this maybe the better option. I'm using Mac OS9 and no RIP if that helps? Cheers in advance, Glyn =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
