Digital BW, The Print

Tom,
 
>With a dmax of 2.4, the entire picture changes. The market for cotton
>papers may take a dive!  What was the paper/ink that produced 2.4?

The paper was Epson Premium Luster (not my favorite, but what I have), the
ink was MIS Photo K (UT-2 inkset), the printer was the 1280, and the paper
setting "Photo Paper" at 1440 slow.

Consistent with Dirk's experiments, I've found that the PremierArt spray
significantly reduces the bronzing.  It also lowered the dmax to the 2.2
range.

Dirk has found that Epson Pro Glossy is his paper of choice, and some sample
prints he showed me are impressive.  I measured an area with good detail on
one of these that, even with the detail, had 1.9 density.  This beats my
silver prints.

I'm going to get a sample of Epson Semi-matte Friday.  Some favor that paper
(which is only available in rolls for some reason).

I also have a can of Lyson Print Guard.  It and the PremierArt spray appear
to be the same product.  The cans and labels look the same, and the same
wording is even used on the labels.  On the back of the label both are
called "Protective Coating"  "1950."

I suspect there are other sprays that are also essentially the same.  Of
course PremierArt has the marketing advantage of a Wilhelm blessing.

With the right RC paper and one of these sprays, RC papers may be ready for
prime time.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com