Digital BW, The Print

On 3/18/03 5:45 PM, "hjswim2@..." <hjswim2@...> wrote:

> Robert: <SNIP... I think this process is only for dye inks.  The only
> application that I could imagine is for dye inks for watercolor images...
> but, once again pigmented inks on another paper would be better for this
> application as well because of longevity....>
> 
> Not understanding what you're saying here. The inventor (Edmunds) is claiming
> *increased* longevity on *any* paper the process is applied to. Maybe hard to
> believe, but that's what he's saying.

I'm saying the paper performs terribly with pigmented inks.  I couldn't
possibly imagine using it for anything with pigments.  It is extremely
unlikely, and I say this as a former pigment chemist, that this process will
have any influence on longevity in 100% pigmented inks.  Its possible that
with dye hybrid inks that there may be an improvement...but that depends
completely on the dyes being used.

I've talked with Edmunds on several occasions.  His test results for dye
inks were decent from what I remember, but not on par with what's possible
with pigmented inks.  Now for many applications dyes may be ok...and this
paper...or more specifically, the enfusion process...may be great.
Personally I can't imagine using the Bockingford Inkjet for anything...but
then again I don't print watercolors...but as I said...if it was on a smooth
paper and really did get 60 years...there would certainly be some uses.

Robert