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Re: Did the saliva test and I still don't know which is the printing side

2005-01-27 by jnhugo

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "luisvcool" 
<lvictoria@t...> wrote:

I read on this list awhile back about a way to determine print side 
that I use now because it is very positive: Use a 4 or 5 power lupe 
to closely inspect both sides of the paper- the back side-non-
printing side- should show paper fibers or a fine screen impression; 
the print side should be smoother and you may see something that 
looks like a clay coating. It is difficult with fine thick paper to 
use the lip test because both sides are absorbent.
Jack
> 
> 
> Hi. I am using PremierArt 500g single-sided paper. I put saliva on
> my fingers and squeezed a corner and I can't tell which side is
> stickier. I also printed on both sides of the paper and I can't 
tell
> which is the printing side.
> 
> Could someone please give me a solution?
> 
> Thank you.

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