Digital BW, The Print

Septone eliminates metamerism on Epson Premium Semi Gloss
and Luster papers, which are the only non-matte papers I've
tested. However, the bronzing (uneven surface reflections from
the inks, plus a bronze hue in most of the reflections) is
horrendous. I've tried five different spray coatings in an effort
to eliminate it. This morning I discovered that two coats
of Prismacolor "Final Fixative Gloss for Pastel, Charcoal and
Pencil" reduces it significantly AND increases the Dmax that
visually equals the best black I can get with fiber base silver 
gelatin ("darkroom") glossy paper dried matte (similar to a
"Pearl" or "Luster" surface RC paper). My experience with
two different matte sprays resulted in the print surface covered 
in a fine powder. My guess is the medium carrying the particles 
soaks into the paper, leaving the particles on the surface.
 
I have a gallon of Hydrocote Polyshield Clear Satin, which 
you might have read about on this or other discussion groups. 
I've tried it on color prints with matte papers and didn't like the 
gloss, and to do it without application marks, apparently you 
need either an air compressor-powered spray gun or a Meyer
Rod, which many people feel does the best job. Later today,
I'll just apply some with a brush to see if it works for the
bronzing. Otherwise, I have a wood project that will be happy
to accept a few coats. ;-)

I have a can of PrintShield on order. It's supposed to be
formulated for inkjet prints.

I don't know if the Septone cartridges are compatible with
your 2100, but my guess is that they are. I'd recommend
you ask that question of the good folks at
info@...


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: boywithbubblegun 
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 12:34 PM
Subject: [Digital BW] Some questions about the Septone Ink system


Hello, I am one of those who bought an Epson 2100 (as the 2200 is 
called in Europe) for it's supposed high quality B/W output. This 
might be the case when matte paper is used, but with Ilford Smooth 
Pearl Paper, I get terrible metamerism (my prints get a different 
color cast depending on the light source being daylight, fluorescent 
light, ...) effects (even worse with Epson's or Ilford's Glossy 
Papers)

Before investing more money into it, could somebody tell me
1) If the Septone ink system eliminates the problem of metamerism 
with NON-matte papers such as Ilford Smooth Pearl or Smooth Gloss.
2) Is the Septone ink system compatible with the 2100 (I suppose 
that this is the same as asking if 2200 cartridges are compatible 
with 2100 cartridges)

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