Utilizing all 6 colors, L25500

[the graphics co]

Is there way to better utilize light cyan and light magenta when setting up files, it seems they remain mostly unused which seems like a lost opprotunity in the color gamut of the print jobs...

 

[J Hill Designs]

lc and lm dont do alot as far as expanding gamut

 

[FatCat]

6-color machines (CMYK,lc,lm) don't really expand your color gamut, only aid in making smoother transitions in gradients and tones in your prints. The only way to go outside traditional CMYK color gamut is to get a machine like the Epson GS6000 which is an 8 color machine that adds green and orange inks.

 

[the graphics co]

Got it, Thanks!

 

[dypinc]

You also need to be very careful how much of the light inks you use when you get into half tones and up. Try to minimize their use from 50 % to nothing at about 80% when you setup the light ink curves or you will have ink drying problem which will limit your ability to get a larger color gamut.

 

[HulkSmash]

Is there way to better utilize light cyan and light magenta when setting up files, it seems they remain mostly unused which seems like a lost opprotunity in the color gamut of the print jobs...

The colors are being used where they are needed. They're used less because you have the regular cyan and magenta in there. those light colors are mostly just used for transitions... i wouldnt complain too much about having ink left.... That's a good thing

 

[Dave Rowland]

are the light colours on the same head?

 

[P Wagner]

are the light colours on the same head?

On the L25500 the ink configuration in the heads is

Cc x2
Mm x2
KY x2

There are a total of 6 printheads.

 

[Dave Rowland]

ok i suppose it make sense that way.