Digital BW, The Print

Jim, I have been using VFA almost exclusively for the past two 
years, printing color on my 2200. Now that I have the 2400, I am 
looking forward to some B&W images. It is a wonderful paper. What 
impresses me the most is the depth and density of color (with matte 
inks, of course). Compared to VFA, the ink on Enhanced Matte seems 
to sit on top of the paper. It is very delicate paper and prone to 
scratching. I just spent the long dollar and bought some 13x19 Epson 
UltraSmooth. It has the same capacity for depth as VFA without the 
texture. I find that this smooth paper is more suitable for images 
that have great detail, some of which can be lost in the FVA 
texture. 
Unfortunately, UltraSmooth costs twice as much as VFA. I am looking 
for some custom roll stock, becasue the smallest is 17". If you want 
to treat yourself, check out the UltraSmooth. There is a local 
landscape phoographer who sells a ton of 40"  prints made with Ultra 
on his 9600. They are the real deal. Can't go wrong with VFA, though.
You may find the attached link below informative. This fellow put 
some serious time into this paper evaluation. Good luck.
David
http://www.cjcom.net/articles/digiprn5.htm

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Jim Panzer 
<jimp@r...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Luis and Scott, I feel more confident knowing other peoples
> experiences!  
> 
> I guess I am still searching for my special paper.
> 
> Jim
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Louis
> Dina
> Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 1:50 PM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Epsons Velvet Art Paper users?
> 
> Epson VFA is a nice paper, and has excellent color gamut and Dmax, 
> better than most I have tried.  You have to like the surface 
texture, 
> and there are many attractive paper choices out there.  VFA needs 
to 
> be handled carefully before and after printing to prevent 
scuffing, 
> etc.  Best mounted behind glass.
> 
> I'd definitely use the Matte Black ink.  Photo black will be weak 
in 
> comparison, just like on most matte fine art papers.
> 
> Lou
> 
> --- In 
> DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "scott_now_coming" 
> <scott_now_coming@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Direct that question to Louis Dina.
> > 
> > I believe that is Louis' favorite matte paper.
> > 
> > Scott
> > 
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Jim Panzer 
> > <jimp@r...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all, I just received my first box of Epson Velvet Fine Art 
> > Paper.  I
> > > wanted to see if anyone here has any actual experience with 
this 
> > paper
> > > before I start blowing through it.  Mostly, I wonder if I 
should 
> > use the
> > > matte black in me R2400 or the photo black.  It's technically 
a 
> > matte paper
> > > so I assuming the matte black.  Anyway, any tips or 
suggestions 
> > would be
> > > appreciated, thanks all!
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > Jim
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> 
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