Digital BW, The Print

I'm getting good "neutral" results with Permajet Oyster curves too. 
I'm finding that for EPSG, 80-100% cool gives you a good neutral 
print.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Andy" <andy-
j1959@m...> wrote:
> Couple suggestions from a non-expert:
> 
> 1. If you can, try them all.  
> 
> 2.  I have been printing just recently on Ilford Smooth Pearl 
(like 
> Epson Luster - maybe between luster and semi-gloss).  I print with 
> Permajet Oyster cool at 75% and warm at 25%.  Gives me a pretty 
> neutral print.  The curves for premium semi-gloss give me brown 
> prints on semi-gloss, gloss, luster, etc.  Oyster does the trick 
> somehow.
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "David Sinai" 
> <dsinai@y...> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I have been doing only BO printing on an Epson 2200 with MIS 
ebony.
> > 
> > I have been using the QTR with ebony and results are pretty good.
> > Then again, I'm not new at this stuff so my judgement is not 
ideal.
> > 
> > I am looking to try some glossy printing.  You know I'm going 
> after a 
> > more traditional dark room effect.
> > 
> > I am currently evaluating a purchase of one of the
> > following choices:
> > 
> > Epson Premium Semi Gloss
> > Epson Premium Luster
> > Epson Premium Semi Matte
> > 
> > I will be printing neutral and warm prints as I am currently 
> testing 
> > QTR.  I also would like to use the paper to print color with the 
> > standard Epson driver.
> > 
> > Does anyone have a recommendation on the overall best choice for 
> me?
> > 
> > I would love to hear the details about anyone's positive 
> experiences
> > with any of these choices.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > David