Digital BW, The Print

what is a good source (cheap) for Premier Imaging Fine Art Hot Press papers

On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:59:26 -0700, Paul Roark <paul.roark@...> wrote:
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> 
> Arlene,
> 
> I think PhotoRag (including the private label versions) is the visual champ.
> I have seen no other matte paper with as high a dmax and dynamic range.  I,
> of course, like smooth papers for a traditional "photographic" look.
> 
> I am bothered by the PhotoRag optical brighteners, flaking, and sensitive
> coating (to both physical abrasion and gas attack).  I flip-flop on what
> paper is best overall for these reasons.  The new PermaJet papers (Alpha,
> etc.) are contenders (dmax between EEM and PhotoRag, almost no flaking, and
> no or little OBAs, depending on version).  UltraSmooth and the related
> PremierArt papers are contenders (average dmax, almost no flaking, no OBAs
> but still relatively white).  And, when price is weighted, Moab papers are
> in contention (flaking and an average dmax being the main drawbacks I know
> of).
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: lovelipp [mailto:ArleneLoveL@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 10:38 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Enhanced Matt and Ultrasmooth Fine Art
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark"
> <paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> >
> > >I've been noticing that my older Enhanced Matt prints are starting
> to
> > >yellow in the paper base.  These papers have been stored in a
> > >drawer.  Is this normal?
> >
> > EEM is a non-buffered, acidic, wood-based (with residual lignin)
> paper that
> > appears to deteriorate quickly in certain storage conditions.  If
> you can't
> > re-print the images on acid-free paper, store them with buffered
> interleaves
> > in a dry, acid-free environment.
> >
> > Among other sources of problems, other papers in a drawer may be
> releasing
> > acids that will attack un-buffered prints.  That is what appears to
> have
> > polluted my silver prints.  You can interrupt the acidic cascade
> (chain
> > reaction) by putting the paper in a bag with a cap full of ammonia
> for about
> > 10 minutes.  It'll stay yellow, and the ammonia will not buffer the
> EEM, but
> > it might help stop the cascading chain reaction.
> >
> > If the drawer is wood, it may be a source of problems.
> >
> > We really need a good, affordable, acid-free paper to replace EEM.
> Most of
> > the papers that come close don't have the dmax or are otherwise not
> quite up
> > to the EEM quality, however.  I'm not sure I'd trust any non-cotton
> paper
> > with really long-term uses.
> >
> > >Also, does anyone know if Ultrasmooth Fine Art will become
> available
> > >in sizes suitable for the 2200?
> >
> > Have you tried the Premier Imaging Fine Art Hot Press papers?  I
> think they
> > are close to UltraSmooth.  (I believe the come from the same basic
> stock,
> > although there are some profile differences.)  For even a more
> affordable
> > alternative, try the Moab Entrada papers.  The Natural (no OBAs)
> Entrada 300
> > seems like a good substitute for UltraSmooth.  Be sure to brush or
> wipe it
> > first to avoid flaking.
> >
> > Paul
> > www.PaulRoark.com
> 
> Paul, Do you think there is any paper as good or better than H Photo
> Rag? I know it's $$$ but I haven't anything to equal it. Thanks for
> being here for all of us.
>       Arlene
>         www.arlenelove.com
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