Digital BW, The Print

On Tue, 16 Dec 2003, Carl Schofield wrote:

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> I've tried Eboni BO on PermaJet Oyster 271 (sem-matte RC) and yes, it
> will rub off.  However, if it is coated with PremierArt PrintShield
> there is no problem with rub-off.  Downside is it will take about 4-5
> coats to diminish the gloss differential in shadow areas.  Dmax of the
> Eboni on Oyster was 1.51 before spraying with PrintShield and 2.16
> afterwards.  For comparison, the Ultrachrome PK ink gave a dmax of 2.12
> before spraying and 2.50 afterwards.  You could get by with fewer coats
> using a gloss varnish like Krylon Kamar varnish, but it is more
> difficult to get an even coat with this product.  The PrintShield gives
> a very nice, even coating and the prints look great, but I'm
> investigating other less expensive products to cut costs.
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> Carl Schofield
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Carl,

I've tried the Krylon 'Preserve it' acrylic-based product with good
results (Epson2200, Ultrachrome PK, Epson Semi-gloss).
It is less expensive but the smell is awful and it contains Toulene,
which I'd really like to avoid. I'm not sure how it compares with
PrintSheild. I am going to order some to compare.

-Todd Morton
 Bellingham,WA