Digital BW, The Print

Photo Matte is an excellent paper, I think it is noticeably heavier than 
Epson Archival Matte. (230 gsms vs 190 gsms).

Most papers, even photo papers have optical brightners. Keep the prints
out of the sun.

Jerry


charles_bandes wrote:
> 
> Just ran my first test print on th new legion photo matte paper, and
> I'm very impressed with the results. I used a file that I've been
> having problems with on EAM - it shows some posterization on that
> paper, but has much better tonal range on the legion material.
> 
> The paper is slightly brighter and slightly smoother than the epson
> (the brightness leads me to worry that it probably has brighteners)
> according to its specs, the paper is supposedly somewhat heavier than
> the Epson material, but they feel similar, and the legion exhibits a
> bit more curling when the print is still drying. (But not enough to be
> worrysome.)
> 
> This paper costs a little more than EAM ($16 for 50 sheets for Epson,
> $20 for Legion) but it's in the same ballpark, and so far I like it
> better.
> 
> Oh - the back of the sheet is white, no logos or anything, yay! :)
> 
> -Charley
> 
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