Digital BW, The Print

On 07/25/2011 03:39 PM, Lutsky, Berel wrote:
> You are asking the wrong question here- cast acrylic is optically
> better, neither plastic is particularly healthy for the print and
> should always be separated from the print surface by a widow mat, or
> fillet(spacer) or both - also - both plastics generate static
> electricity when cleaned/dusted which can if discharged damage the
> surface of a print - when possible/practical use glass - when plastic
> must be used be sure to separate it from the print
>
>
> Berel Lutsky Associate Professor of Art UW Manitowoc 920-683-4735

While I do see problems with any inkjet print surface in direct contact
with the framing glass: glass, PMMA or PolyCarbonate, I do not think
that PMMA is worse in that case than glass. Actual humidity/condensation 
issues may be worse with glass due to its specific heat capacity. PMMA 
is quite inert and for on that aspect comparable to glass.

Diasec with its silicone based glue is used with all the three 
transparant materials mentioned above. For inkjet prints the contact 
material is the glue itself or an intermediate foil + glue when RC 
material has to be mounted that way.  The last words about Diasec 
mounting and archival + fading properties are not yet said.


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Met vriendelijke groeten,   Ernst

Try: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/

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