Digital BW, The Print

> 
> Right, I haven't actually tested VM...but the Brightcube Semi-Matte sprayed
> with Krylon is what I would recommend for MIS FS or Cone inks.  The surface
> is similar to the Generations Prophoto Lustre, however, so if you don't like
> that you are out of luck for the time being with all BW pigmented inks.  Try
> spraying the Generations print with Krylon UV Resistant Clear (#1305)...3 to
> four light coats...if the problem you are experiencing is bronzing...that
> will take care of it...then I would try the Brightcube paper and spray.  If
> you are in Europe...check Julian Thomas's posts on the spray that he is
> using (apparently Krylon is not available...at least in Spain).  If you
> really need gloss/BW prints, or don't want to spray you may need to switch
> to the Lyson Small Gamut inks and sacrifice longevity.
> 
> Robert

 
Robert,

I have a bunch of old Kodak "glossy" inkjet paper and as an experiment I
printed on it using Piezo inks.  At first I was like, Wow!, then the ink
dried to the familiar dull blacks from the pigment ink.  I went looking for
some Krylon 1305 but could not find any but I did buy some Krylon "crystal
clear" acrylic coating #1303. After 2 light coats the print is back to Wow!

My question:  From your experience, would the 1305 spray work even better?

Right now the prints have a "pearl" surface to them, mostly from the texture
of the original kodak paper.  I was just wondering whether the 1305 would
make for an even better looking print.

Thanks Robert for all your reporting on the glossy challenge.  Also where do
you buy your Krylon from?  I also live in LA.

-Bruce

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