Digital BW, The Print

Hi Mark,

How would you compare your E Velvet Somerset prints without coating with 
the coated ESFA prints you have been experimenting with?  Have you 
compared the same image printed both ways?  This coating business for large 
prints sounds like a huge pain in the ass.   Some time ago you were printing 
on Brightcube Eclipse Satine BrightWhite (print exchange-really nice!).  How 
do you compare this with the E Velvet Somerset?  And have you tried the 
Hahnemuhle PhotoRag for comparison?  I know you are looking for a really 
substantial hands on feel for your paper, but I am trying to get an idea of the 
print appearance without concern for paper weight.  Many thanks!!

Tom Andrews
http://www.wildlandart.com

> 
> Ironically, I have switched papers to the Epson Velvet Somerset 
> 505gsm sheet weight in this 9600, and with the tweaked 
> Atkinson profile for it, I am not even feeling the desire to coat 
> them. Which is really a drag after spending all this money and 
> time buying sprayers, etc. That 505 paper is just gorgeous.
> 
> We'll see what happens. I'm sure I'll change my mind tomorrow.
> 
> MT, http://www.marktucker.com/