Digital BW, The Print

Steadman:
I've been using Fabriano Uno watercolor paper, and experimenting with 
similar papers, including Somerset Velvet, all uncoated. I've also 
experimented with some coated papers, but nothing seriously, since I 
want the deckle-edge paper for it's presentation.

Inks: 1160 - cis/MIS Variable Mix b&w
      1200 - cis/Generations Enhanced pigment ink
      7000 - still with the initial epson dyes...unsure which ink 
I'll choose, but may use Generations Enhanced for continuity.

I like the Generations Inks for color in the smaller printer. Not 
sure I'll stay with the Variable Mix for b&w, since the warming I 
wanted it for is not coming across on uncoated papers so far. I've 
tried carts of Piezo and MIS standard also. I've not tried the MIS 
Full Spectrum inks yet.

I'm still learning and experimenting. Coated papers are much easier 
to print on to get a photographic look, but it's possible that the 
uncoated papers may lead my eye in another direction, straying from 
what I've done with photography in the past. It's the unknown for me, 
and I'm open to the changes I may find.

ken

 


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Steadman Uhlich" 
<steadmanuhlich@k...> wrote:
> Ken, 
> A nice balanced post.  
> 
> What papers and ink were you using?
> 
> You mention "uncoated" papers for their feel.  I assume you mean 
something like Somerset Velvet.  
> 
> Which coated papers have you tried that you liked or did not like.  
> 
> Steadman