Digital BW, The Print

On 4/8/02 7:10 PM, "Harrison McClary" <harrison@...> wrote:

You should give the other papers I mentioned below a try...they leave the
Colorlife paper in the dust.  Just remember that any of these gloss papers
are not archival...like many of the matte papers we talk about.

Robert


> Robert,
> 
> Thanks.  I bought some Inkjet Fix from a local photo store and used
> it on the color life paper.  It worked very well.  The photo does not
> rub off anymore.  I must admit that I like the look of the prints
> better than those on the matte paper.  This inkjet fix comes in
> matte, semi matte and glossy.  Thanks for your input.  I also have
> some spray for traditional photos, I may give it a try to see how it
> works also.
> 
> 
> 
>> I'm in the process of doing a large screen of the best glossy/satin/pearl
>> papers for use with Piezo/MIS quad ink sets.  I'll be posting an excel data
>> sheet in another few days...but if you like the texture of Colorlife...I
>> would suggest trying Epson Premium Luster or Lumijet Genuine Pearl.  They
>> are similar in texture but give much richer, sharp images compared to the
>> Colorlife.  They also have slightly less of a smear problem.  To cure the
>> rub off issues, let the print dry for 24 hours and then spray with one or
>> two light coats of Krylon UV-Resistant Spray (#1305).  It is available in
>> most art stores.  Just use light coats if you want to preserve the satin
>> finish...it will go gloss if you get heavy handed.
>> 
>> Robert

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