Digital BW, The Print

I used the Ultima paper with a generic SDpanish inkjet fixative. Not easy to
get  an even coat with but it does protect the print.

Julian
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hap Mullenneaux" <hapm@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 3:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Ilford Gallerie Papers-Revisited


> 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
> >
>
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