Digital BW, The Print

Carl,

>I had some nice results with Epson Photo Paper (S041271) using the UT1 
>inks without the K ink, printing through QTR.

It is the same paper as Epson Glossy Photo Paper, I believe.  The Glossy
Photo Paper is widely available a discount and office supply stores.  As
I've noted and you recently noted also, it's the only paper that has
virtually no bronzing of other reflective artifacts.

>  ... I don't have any idea about longevity of prints on 
>this paper with the UT inks -

I have no fade data, but it has acidic paper on the interior.  So, it's not
archival.  Since pigments are not radically affected by the paper their on,
I would assume the prints will not fade too fast.

While this Glossy Photo Paper may be the biggest bargain, I think Ilford
Galerie Smooth Pearl is the best value.  It, too, however, is an acidic
paper with a 30 year life.  For long life, only Epson Premium RC papers have
the buffered interior paper that gets them the Wilhelm ">200" year rating,
equal to what Wilhelm rates the cotton papers.  In light of the strong dmax
readings we're getting with the Ilford Smooth and Epson Premium Semigloss,
Glossy, and Luster, those are the RC papers I recommend.

I know some like the Permajet Oyster.  I have not tried it but will try to
get some.

I know some like Pictorico papers.  I'm not one of them, but the very warm
shadows that are beyond with UT1 can neutralize, can be made neutral with
UT2.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com