Digital BW, The Print

Sorry, I forgot to look in the files where Antonis has compiled dmax 
data for several papers.  Sterling was in the range of 1.53-1.66 dmax 
with pigment inks.  So much for "exceptional" dmax claims.

On Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at 07:31  PM, Carl Schofield wrote:

>
> I received a promotional email about this paper from Breathing Color.
> They claim dmax greater than 2, but don't indicate which ink.  I've
> never heard of a cotton rag paper that can achieve a dmax anywhere near
> 2, at least with pigment inks.  Does anyone have actual dmax numbers
> for this paper with pigment inks?  Here is the promotional text:
>
> "Sterling 210 is a Natural White, water-resistant Smooth Photographic
> Matte Paper, made from 100% cotton rag and is acid and lignin free.  It
> is very popular amongst photographers as well as those with quality
> proofing and poster printing needs.  
>  
> Sterling boasts an exceptionally high DMAX of over 2.0.  Think of
> Enhanced Matte, with a much higher color gamut, DMAX, and
> achievability...for a lower cost.  It is arguably the highest
> quality OBA free photo paper in the industry today."