Digital BW, The Print

on 6/23/2003 2:02 AM, DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com at
DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com wrote:

> 
> I also noticed that this paper (perhaps like all RC papers) shows
> fingerprints badly on the 100% black spot.  Interestingly, however, the
> fingerprints even look deeper black.  So, I decided to rub my finger across
> my face to get it extra oily.  Then I rubbed it on the 100% patch.  The dmax
> leapt from about 2.05 to 2.6.  Whoa.
> 
> I did the same thing to an old Ilford Smooth Glossy test strip where the
> black looked a bit veiled, even though it read about 1.8.  Again, the dmax
> leapt to 2.6, and the veiling disappeared.  The depth of black was just
> amazing.
> 
> I'm not sure what is going on here, but it makes me wonder if some easy
> surface treatment could give spectacular results.  Perhaps there is a
> residue on the surface that can easily be cleaned off with a cloth lightly
> dampened with ... ?? oil??
> 
> Paul
> http://www.PaulRoark.com


I've noticed the same effect printing with the original piezo inks onto
"Kodak Injet Photo Paper" (a glossy paper no longer made). The ink takes a
while to dry on this paper, but it does. And when it does, it does not rub
off.

But I have noticed the dusting/fingerprint phenomenon. I solve it by
spraying with Krylon acrylic crystal clear.

I was hoping with the new ink, I would no longer have to spray...
 
-Bruce

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