Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steven 
Karafyllakis" <steve@s...> wrote:
> 
> The first quick test I did was to put some in a cheap ($20.00) 
> Badger air brush and spray it on a couple different papers, just to 
> see if it was worth the effort to proceed.  Results: GLOP does less 
> than nothing for matte papers-it actually hurts the DmaX a bit. On 
> semi-matte RC paper, with the eboni ink, any area that was pure 
> Eboni was basically un-affected with a light coat, but any other 
> area showed an increase in Dmax, an major improvement in the 
clarity 
> and depth of the image tones, and not even a hint of bronzing or 
> differential glossing of the surface. Definitely worth pursuing 
> further!

A few questions (for anyone). How does the GLOP compare to sprays 
such as Print Shield or Print Guard? Could the Epson GLOP be removed 
from a cart and applied as a spray. I ask this because I've 
seen "compatible" GLOP carts sold at fairly low prices --
http://www.inkjetcartridge.com/t054020.html
Finally, I recently tried some Krylon Protect It! (gloss), using a 
2200 loaded with UC inks, including the matte black and printing on 
_matte_ paper. It also has the effect of improving the depth and 
clarity of image tones with no bronzing except in those areas of the 
paper where the matte black was used. Perhaps with PK a uniform 
effect would be obtained. Has anyone else tried this product? How 
about on glossy paper?

Chris Hargens