Digital BW, The Print

I did try it on EAM. It just take to many coast to make a difference to
the surface.

Jim Panzer wrote:
> 
>   I was wondering if you can, or if there is any benefit to, using
> this
> stuff on Epson Archival Matte?  Does it increase the d-max?  All this
> spraying/coating talk has gotten me a little confused, also, do your
> prints
> last longer by spraying them?  I am not printing with Piezo either so
> I am
> not even sure this applies to the VM inks, thanks.
> 
> Jim P
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven Schaefer [mailto:stevenr@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 11:22 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Epson Premium Luster & Karyon UV Resistant Clear
> 
> I just printed a Photo on Epson Premium Luster (Because I could buy it
> locally) and have laid down two coast of Karyon UV Resistant Clear. It
> looks  remarkably good. Does anyone know the archival qualities of
> this
> printing method, or has any one done a fade test?
> 
> Steve Schaefer
> 
> antonisphoto wrote:
> >
> > Julian,
> >
> > try the Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl: 280 gsm, prints with piezoBW
> inks
> >
> > smoothly and holds an uncoated dmax of 1.94. Eggshell surface (like
> > "real" =
> >
> > RC paper), better than Epson Premium Luster. Still needs the Krylon
> > treatment, of course, like the rest.
> >
> > Antonis
> >
> > <julianthomas@t...> wrote:
> > > I got my pack of Bright cube semi matte yesterday. I managed to
> edo
> > > some quick tests last night, but my spray can ran out... so...
> > initial
> > > thoughts... (bear in mind this is subjective - I\ufffdve not measured
> > > anything nor had time to compare step wedges)
> > >
> > > Pros.
> > > Print quality - the smoothest tones I\ufffdve had (compared to Ultima
> > stain
> > > and gloss, epson gloss and semi). Deep blacks, great midtones.
> > > Surface - not too much palstic, not more RC then FBSprays easily
> > (well
> > > the two sheets I half sprayed did!
> > > Now my paper of choice
> > > Looks great matted and/or framed. I could sell this.
> > >
> > > Cons
> > > Too thin - I\ufffdd prefer a 300 gram sheet
> > >
> > > I\ufffdll bring prints and paper to the london meet Nij!
> > >
> > > Julian
> >
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