Digital BW, The Print

Hi Josh,  According to the Ilford site, Smooth Pearl says "Instant Dry"? and
both Classic Gloss and Classic Pearl say "Resin Coated"... Are you using the
Smooth Pearl or the Classic Pearl?

http://www.ilford.com/html/us_english/prod_html/galerie/htm/prod/cpp.htm

Carolyn


> Carolyn , I have tried printing with MIS and Piezo inks on
> ilford's galleria pearl paper and the ink isn't abosorbed
> properly, and won't dry.
> 
> A pure black will also look lighter than it should because
> the ink sits on the surface of the paper.
> 
> Apparently there is a resin coated paper which may be
> better with these archival inks but I haven't got the name
> of it yet.