Tobias,
260% is an old, accepted specification for uncoated paper. But many printers
push the maximum to 270, 280 and beyond.
I agree that 290% seems like a lot but it all depends on the image, large
290% subject areas could spell trouble on an older press but smaller 290%
areas would be fine.
It all depends at what densities the printer is printing to, keep in mind.
MfG / Roger
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Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 10:04 AM
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Subject: [ECI-EN] Uncoated profile total ink
Dear ECI members,
I was looking at your icc-profile for uncoated paper (PSO Uncoated ISO
12647) and noticed it seems to have a maximum total ink coverage of about
290%. Isn't that way too much for uncoated paper? Every printer I've spoken
to agrees 260% should be the limit, or the print will be too dark and dry
slowly. Most people using your profiles convert the limit to 260% in their
RIP.
Would be interesting to hear your view on this. Thank you.
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