Digital BW, The Print

Which Kodak paper did you use: Premium or Professional?

I got a sample of the Kodak Professional Luster from Kodak directly.

I printed some color photos on the paper and was really impressed, 
since I wasn't using custom profile, only the profile from Kodak.

Longevity is a big concern though. 

By the way, I was using Epson inks in the R800, fwiw.

Scott


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> > 
> > HP Premium Plus Photo Paper should be the only paper to use with 
an
> > HP photo printer if you expect longevity.
> > 
> 
> In March 2004 I fade tested the HP B&W ink on HP, Ilford Classic 
Pearl, and
> Kodak's latest paper at the time.  They were all close, with the HP 
paper
> having a very slight edge in the midtones, and Kodak having a 
slightly
> better dmax after the fade test.  (The Ilford 100% patch actually 
increased
> in density, but it was significantly lower to start with.)  I 
generally
> concluded the swellable papers on the market are close to the same 
and all
> very good considering the inks are dyes.  (They are still not in 
the same
> league with carbon, however.)
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com