Digital BW, The Print

Paul,

Thanks for the info.  Sounds like the coating might be different from  
the HPRS if PA is recommending PK black.  Using a 2400 with k3 inks,  
the HPRS works best with MK (dmax 1.7+) and PK gives a very low dmax  
(1.4).

Carl

On Oct 13, 2005, at 10:09 PM, bwinkjet wrote:

> Hi Carl,
>
> Yes, I too have tried HPR Satin and found the surface to have too
> much texture.  I am coyping the response to a query from Premier.
>
> "Hi Paul,
> Yes this is one of our PremierArt fine art inkjet medias. The reason
> you have not found this on our web site is do to the constant
> reconstruction and updates that are in progress. A pdf will be posted
> soon. Mean while let me try to assist in product description.
> A 100% cotton rag base with a luster finish coating. This paper and
> coating is 100% acid free so the product is archival. Photo Blk ink
> is recommended yet matte blk can be used. An instant dry coating
> technology is in place. With matte blk ink you will see some gloss
> differential but this can be eliminated with PremierArt PRINT Shield
> as a finishing process. No need to change ink sets yet Photo blk is
> preferred.
> The product was developed and designed to emulate silver halide Brita
> photographic paper.
>
> If you are looking for a microporus RC inkjet luster paper please
> choose our PremierImage Premium Luster 10.4mil paper.
>
> Regards
> Mark M. Perez
> Premier Imaging Products"
>
> Sounds promising.  Will order some from Atlex and try it.
>
> Paul
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Carl Schofield"
> <scho@m...> wrote:
>
>>
>> Description of this paper is similar to the Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
>>
> Satin.  I'm also curious
>
>> about user experiences with the PA Luster Rag paper.  I have used
>>
> and like the Hahnemuhle
>
>> product, but would prefer a similar paper and coating with slightly
>>
> less texture.
>
>>
>>
>> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "bwinkjet"
>>
> <bwinkjet@y...> wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> Has anyone tried this paper?  Is it for PK or MK?  By description
>>>
> it is
>
>>> a rag paper with a polymer finish and a luster surface.  Cannot
>>>
> find
>
>>> out if it has a microceramic surface.  Any information
>>>
> appreciated.
>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Paul
>>>
>>>
>>
>>