Digital BW, The Print

On 6/16/03 4:30 PM, "johngeyles" <jge@...> wrote:

> I now have OPM working pretty well, and I must say I'm impressed.
> I'm using an Epson 2200 with stock UltraChrome inks to print on
> Epson Enhanced Matte and Semi-Gloss papers.  The results look very
> nice on the EEM and ok (except for some bronzing) on the ESG.
> 
> I tried Kamar Varnish on the ESG and it still looks kinda weird
> (kinda "crackled").

It does this somewhat on the Ilford paper as well.

> So I'm thinking of going with Ilford Smooth Pearl, which is
> recommended (here) as working very nicely with the Kamar Varnish.


Try the Krylon 1305 UV Resistant spray.  This gives a better finish than the
Kamar on the RC papers.

> But I'm also tempted by Paul Roark's reports of coating EEM
> with PUR Hydrocote and a Mayer wire-wound rod.
> 
> Any recommendations as to the pro's and con's of these two
> approaches, or suggested alternatives (given that I want to
> stick with OPM/IJC and UltraChromes, at least for now) ?
> 
Ultimately the best looking print is one on rag paper coated with a Mayer
rod with a coating like Hydrocote.  You definitely should not use EAM/EEM
however, it is much too light weight for this.  You will get much better
results with a paper like Eclipse Satine or Photo Rag...just shoot for
something 300gm or thicker.  This will also likely be a better option with
respect to longevity as well. This technique will be progressively harder
for large sizes...but provided you stick with 13x19 paper, coating shouldn't
be a problem.

All of this may change when the Oriental Fiber-Based inkjet paper comes
out...but it is still likely to need a spray coating.

Robert

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