Digital BW, The Print

Stefan

I'm fairly new to this too (well, I'm taking my time).  I'm using the 
VM inkset in a 1290.  I use Tyler Boley's curves for printing.  This 
is a different setup to yours, but...

I've largely been using Epson Archival Matte for printing and 
recently tried some PhotoRag with the same curves and workflow and 
have been very pleased with the results (in fact blown away).  So my 
guess is it will work well for your setup.

One recommendation I have is to try to get some sample prints from 
paper manufacturers / suppliers, or even better, a test pack (for 
example Permajet sell these in the UK) so that you can check it out 
for yourself.  That way you don't have to spend too much up front.

Have fun

Chris


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "stefan_asmith" 
<stefan_asmith@y...> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I'm new into B&W printing.
> 
> After much scanning the archives of this group and the Internet, I 
> bought a new Epson 1160 printer and have ordered the MIS CFS UT 
> inkset with Eboni.
> 
> For the bulk of my printing needs, I will use Epson 
Enhanced/Archival 
> matte paper, for which Paul Roark provides the curves.
> 
> However I would like to do some prints to sell, and need advice on 
> which paper to go for. In addition, the only other curves provided 
> for the 1160/UT inks are the Epson Ultrasmooth paper, to which I 
have 
> no access.
> So ideally the paper I choose should be compatible with the curves 
> available.
> 
> As for the paper, I have been looking at:
> 
> Somerset Enhanced Satin 225gsm
> Hannemuhle Photo Rag 308gsm
> Permajet Delta Matt Fibre 271gsm
> Permajet Omega 310 gsm
> Permajet Museum classic 310gsm
> 
> Which one would work best with the curves Paul/MIS provides?
> In terms of type of paper, I prefer as bright white, neutral tone 
and 
> smooth as possible.
> 
> Sorry if this a silly question or has already been answered,
> 
> thx,
> stefan