Digital BW, The Print

At 03:36 PM 9/6/01 -0000, you wrote:
{snip}
> EAM is still a favorite with many people because of its good blacks, 
> white base and it has a very smooth tonal range. It has also 
> demonstrated good image permanence in a number of tests people have 
> devised. Unfortunately it is not acid free and its paper permanence 
> is in doubt. The OBA content is there but window fading reports 
> suggest the fadeout of the oBA is not a big problem.

the other thing to consider when using a paper containing OBA's is what
light will the print be ultimately viewed in.  OBA's can shift the
appearance of the image (and paper color) when viewed in flouresent light
vs. daylight vs. incandescent light.  sort of a metamaric effect.
 
{snip}
> I have not seen any of the Epson Fine Art Smooth. I believe it is 
> available only in rolls. So I can't comment on that one.
> Martin

ESFA is available in rolls (225 gsm) and also sheets (425gsm).  contact me
off-list at rrex@... for more info.

thanks
robert rex
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