Digital BW, The Print

Paul,

Thanks for the info on this paper.  I got confused when I went to order 
because apparently it is still being sold under two different product 
descriptions and part numbers:  Epson Photo Paper (SO41271) and Epson 
Glossy Photo paper (SO41141).  The paper I have (no longer have the 
original box with part number) has "Epson Photo Paper" stamped all over 
the back.  Both papers are on Epson's store site, but the Epson Glossy 
Photo Paper listing also notes "formerly Epson Photo Paper".  
Confusing, but I guess I should be concentrating more on  the Epson 
premium RC papers for longevity.

Carl
On Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at 03:57  PM, Paul Roark wrote:

> 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