Digital BW, The Print

Semimatte needs PK, has a lower dmax, does less well in Wilhelm tests, and
uses different profiles than the Premium Gloss, Semigloss and Luster.  The
reason for the Semimatte is that the bronzing is less, but still, in my
opinion, not good enough to avoid spraying.  

So, I prefer the Semigloss with PremierArt spray for the most archival
glossy prints.  Costco Kirkland gloss is my choice for un-sprayed,
non-archival letter-size (at $0.15/sheet).  Too bad they don't make larger
sizes.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 

______________________________

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul D. DeRocco [mailto:pderocco@...] 
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 2:16 PM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Epson Semimatte (was: Growing up...better
printing)


> From: chipcarterdc [mailto:chipcarterdc@...]
>
> Also, I prefer premium semi-matte to either premium glossy or premium
> luster.  The semi-matte still has a sheen, it shows slightly less
> bronzing than premium glossy, and it has less annoying surface
> texture than premium luster, which is kinda "pebbly."

I agree about the excessive pebbly-ness of Premium Luster, which is why I've
switched to Premium Semigloss. It has basically the same texture, but on a
smaller scale.

I had never heard of this Semimatte before, but on examining its specs, it
looks intriguing. Unfortunately, it only seems to be available in 16" or
wider rolls. To use it on a 2200, I'd have to cut off 13" or shorter pieces.
Has anyone else tried this paper with the Ultrachrome inks? Does it need the
PK ink, or can you use MK on it?

--

Ciao,               Paul D. DeRocco
Paul                mailto:pderocco@...




Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, and other resources as
they are often being updated.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint

If you wish to receive no emails or just a daily digest, or you wish to
unsubscribe, please edit your Membership preferences by visiting this same
page.

Please follow these basic guidelines:
- As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier messages to keep
them short.
- Good manners are required at all time. No personal attacks or flames.
Hostile, aggressive or argumentative users may be removed from the
membership without notice.
- Keep your posts and threads related to the group topic of digital B&W
printing. Users who persistently make off-topic posts may be removed from
the membership.
- By posting on this forum you agree to abide by the group rules and
guidelines, and to abide by the actions and decisions of the group Owner and
Moderators. See "Group Topic, Rules and Guidelines" in the Files section:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/files/

BY PARTICIPATING IN AND/OR POSTING MESSAGES TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT
YAHOO! GROUP YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE "OWNER" AND
"MODERATORS" OF DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU
FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THE  "OWNER" AND
"MODERATORS" OF DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY
TO USE THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; (ii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR
ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iii) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY
THIRD PARTY ON THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; OR (iv) ANY OTHER
MATTER RELATING TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP.
 
Yahoo! Groups Links