Re: making lysonic inks black

[MJCreedon@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/17/99 8:36:51 PM, you wrote:

<<i just purchased the lysonic inks for my epson 1520 - when i print a black 
and white image on somerset velvet the black is not a true black but a blue 
black does anyone out their know how i can get the lysonic inks to print true 
black.

ps. when i change my inks back to the epson inks and print on somerset velet 
i get a stunning bold black ink tone - what's the deal here? aren't  the 
lysonic inks supposed to be the best? I really need some help!!!

jay seldin>>

Jay,
	For a more precise understanding of what may be going on with your 
black color output you might want to supply a bit more information regarding 
the system you use and settings you are using in both the software and the 
1520 printer boxes.  Monitor calibration is an essential part to this 
equasion as well.
	I've been printing on a 3000 for the past few months with Lysonic E 
inks on the new coated watercolor paper stocks from both Lyson (Standard 
paper) and on the Concorde Rag.  The quality of color gamut and black ink 
intensity is a remarkable improvement over Lyson on Somerset uncoated rag.  
For that matter it is a significant improvement over Epson OEM inks on 
Somerset as well.  This is not to say this is the answer to your querie but 
it would be something to consider if you are looking for a deeper black in 
print.
	Print color is another matter.  If your files are grayscale only you 
may want to consider exploring photoshops duotones, tritones or quadtone 
settings. This won't give you a deeper black than Lyson is able to attain but 
your print color will be infinitely variable.
	If your files are converted from RGB to grayscale and you are using 
an ICC profile specifically designed for the 1520, Somerset and Lyson inkset 
you may want to apply the profile before making your conversion.  I've found 
this to improve my grayscale tonalities since a big part of profiling is 
setting your black and white points and the corresponding quarter, half and 
three quarter tones. 
	 An aside to this response is a question I have for you.  Are you the 
same Jay Seldin who assisted with me at the Friends of Photography 1986 
Workshop on The Black and White Print.  If so drop me a line off-list to 
catch up.
	MJCreedon@aol.com
	
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