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Brightcube Semi-Matte

2002-04-27 by Robert Morrison

I've been printing on the Brightcube Semi-Matte.  It gives piezo/MIS FS-N
dmax of about 1.8.  Sprayed you can get in the 2.0 range.  I decided on this
paper because it is better quality than the competition (Epson Premium
Luster, Lumijet Geniune Pearl) which are based on a cheaper coating and
paper base.  Brightcube (unlike Epson and Lumijet) will deal on price if you
buy in quantity though.

Here are the advantages of the Semi-matte (according to the person that
designed the paper--so take them for what you will).

1.) Heavier Weight (10 mil)
2.) Silver Halide base (a very high grade of RC paper) with high reflection
level (higher gloss).
3.) Higher Whiteness (greater gamut)
4.) Thicker receiving layer (for high ink loads = greater potential
densities)
5.) Ozone stabalizers
6.) High water resistance

Robert

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