Digital BW, The Print

I tried some of the PremierArt Luster Rag but was not impressed.  Dmax with PK ink was 
only about 1.4 vs 1.8 with MK.  Using the latter ink produced pronounced gloss differential 
and ink rub off in dark areas.  The paper is heavy but also quite stiff (like cardboard) and 
subject to curl (did this right out of the box).  Color is off white.  Surface coating looks like 
any RC luster and is also sensitive to scuffing and finger marks.  Prints also have annoying 
surface reflections, like RC luster papers.  Not at all like the Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Satin 
which has a more subtle finish.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Carl Schofield <scho@m...> 
wrote:
>
> 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
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
>