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Re: Large Format Roll Paper Curl

2005-02-24 by Steven Karafyllakis

Michael;

You should post this one on the wide format forum, I read 
descriptions of several methods a few weeks back. Most seemed to 
involve reverse rolling it on an empty paper core or plastic tube. 

Steve Karafyllakis



--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Faye" 
<mfp90021@y...> wrote:
> 
> I am about to have a show of 40"x51" prints that were printed on
> PhotoRag 308.  I have 
> had one test frame made with the print floating.  The test print 
was
> a horizontal 40"x51"
> so the curl of the paper was most pronounced on the right and left
> side of the print.  This 
> made it very difficult for the framer to float the image without it
> bowing awkwardly.  Does 
> anybody have method of taking the curl out of roll paper 
(flattening) without
> mounting it?
> 
> Appreciate any advise!
> 
> -Michael
> www.michaelfaye.com

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