Digital BW, The Print

On 3/13/03 5:12 PM, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@...> wrote:

>> Apparently, my inks are on their way...and I will start with testing on
>> Epson Pro Glossy...which is currently my paper of choice with the
>> Ultrachromes/photo black for a silver print look.
> 
> I'd like to try some of that Epson Pro Glossy.  Is it readily available?
> How does it's price compare to the Ilford Smooth Pearl and Glossy?  Those
> papers have some nice characteristics.
> When I saw Epson Photo Paper available at Costco for cheap, I had to include
> that paper in the testing also.  I hope this might be a quick and easy route
> for many people.  Also, some cheap, readily-available paper is needed for
> drafts and volume prints like cards.
> 

Atlex has it...but it is much more expensive than the Ilford...if you buy
the Ilford in quantity...that is now my standard proofing paper.  The Epson
Pro Glossy is lighterweight than the Ilford, but has a surface much more
like a silver paper than anything else I've seen...it is also rated for
longevity, unlike the photo paper...which is even lighter still.

>> I'll use inkjet control and the new quadtoneRIP option for
>> OSX to try things out, but I'm wondering
>> how much work is in front of me to get from your
>> EEM/Ebony Black curves to
>> something that will work with EPG/Photo Black.
> 
> I don't know.  I'll be interested in how that RIP works.

Actually I was referring to using your curves with the epson driver...from
what you've said above I take it that they worked relatively well.

Robert