Digital BW, The Print

Mark, 

It would be nice if we would all agree.  A consensus statement that everyone knows by heart would become "law" and eventually if you tell enough people it will become "truth" to many. 

But...I disagree with a couple of your (quoted/excerpted) statements/proposals below. Specifically, 

I think buffered paper is a good idea.  Buffered paper is accepted as aiding longevity as it fights/neutralizes acid. 

I think "sprays" of coatings is questionable.  Too many variables in application, brands, components, vehicles etc... I would avoid sprays on an art print that will be behind glass.  Despite the interests of some to coat their prints, I believe it is best to keep the print without additional coatings.  I would most prefer it to be an art print with carbon pigments bound to rag paper.  

That said, I would recommend display behind UV blocking glass for protection. 

Overall, I think you are on the right track. 

Steadman
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mark Tucker 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2001 2:44 PM
  Subject: [Digital BW] Re: A Call for Standards (Summary)


  --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Martin Wesley" 
  <mwesley250@e...> wrote:
  > So you either have to continue with inkjet, live with that 
  > uncertainty and relax; continue with inkjet, live with that 
  > uncertainty and driver yourself totally nuts with worry or work in 
  > another print medium.


  Also for the record, I am totally committed to working in digital 
  and inkjet. Going back to silver has never crossed my mind. So 
  I'm here to stay; now the work is to come upon the best 
  combination.

  So, for now, can we all, as a group, create one or two sentences 
  that sum up a very general "best approach with current 
  materials"?

  "Best longevity when printing with inket printers: 100% 
  pigmented ink, printed on acid-free, 100% rag paper that 
  contains no optical brighteners or buffers, followed by a spray of 
  protective coating after printing."

  Brand Names with these traits:

  (Most Stable Papers):
  Epson S/T Fine Art, Museo, HawkMtn (some), ____?____,

  (Most Stable Inks):
  Indellible, Piezo, ColorPiezo, ____?____,

  (Protective Sprays):
  Bulldog UV Protectant, ____?____,



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