Digital BW, The Print

Todd,

take a look at the paper database (prices per each letter-size sheet):

Epson Archival Matte = 192 gsm  and  $0.23 at Atlantic Exchange
ConeTech Matte = 170 gsm and $ 0.60 at inkjet mall
Lyson Photo Matte = 170 gsm and $0.30 at inkjetart.com

Conclusions from the above:

-Epson is by far the cheapest proofing paper around. I use it in volume and 
pass it around as free samples, pin it up and otherwise use it like laser paper. 
Don't care what it says on the back (though that's too bad). Like the look.

- Jon Cone claims that Conetech matte is archival and has no color shifting 
problems. He recommends against Epson AM and in favor of CT matte.

- If you want a lighter (and whiter) sheet with good dmax (1.63), you can either 
spend $.60 at inkjetmall or $.30 at inkjetart. Your choice....

Antonis

(Caveat: prices may have changed since the data was put in - always check 
for current figures)




--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., tflash <tflash@e...> wrote:
> Well after waiting two weeks for my shipment of letter size Epson Archival
> Matte paper, I discovered today that the place I ordered it from (Systems
> Unlimited) has gone under. They didn't charge me at least.
> 
> Let's see if I can make this work to my advantage.
> 
> Does anybody know where to obtain letter size EAM that does not have the
> watermark logo and arrows on the back?
> 
> Todd