Digital BW, The Print

Maris,
Here's what Ilford emailed me when I first inquired about the papers:
"Thank you for your email regarding the new ILFORD Galeire inkjet 
media. First let me explain that the Classic and the Pearl types are 
two different technologies of inkjet. The Classic is designed for use 
with dye based inks providing ultimate stability indoors and good 
performance with the majority of desktop inkjet printers. It is not a 
fast drying media. Also this media does not suffer from the so called 
`gas fade` issue.
The Smooth range is designed for high speed printing with piezo 
printers also offering pigment compatibility. It is of the so 
called 'instant dry' type. Like ALL media of this type with dye based 
inks it can suffer from 'gas fade' It will have a shorter life with 
dye based inks and should be displayed protected for long life. With 
pigment inks it does not need to be protected and will last more
than 30 years with this ink type."
With your encouragement I have just tried the Classic with MIS FS 
inks.  There is some bronzing in the dark areas, but I've seen 
worse.  I'll let it dry overnight before trying a smudge test.  

Julian,
So far I have avoided sprays.  Did you use the Ultima with the Ilford 
Smooth Pearl?

Thanks, Hap

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Maris V. Lidaka, Sr." 
<mlidaka@a...> wrote:
> I've been using the Ilford Classic Pearl for my pigment Epson C80 
without smudging or drying problems.  Maybe the recommendation is 
reversed?
> 
> Maris Lidaka Sr
>