Digital BW, The Print

I received a call directly from Crane today regarding my concern 
about Dmax on Museo Max.  I spoke to a very knowledgeable, capable 
guy who was forthright.  I'd say he had expert, in depth knowledge.

He actually agreed that his results with the Epson driver were a bit 
sub-par and agreed with my findings.  He did say that shadows using 
the UC color inks didn't exhibit the Dmax I wanted, but that using 
more MK provides excellent Dmax with a RIP.  With a CMYK RIP, you can 
control these variables, but the driver does what it does.  It was 
refreshing to hear a vendor actually speaking straight instead of in 
riddles.

He told me he would do some in depth experimentation and testing with 
the Epson driver and if he finds the right combo that makes this 
paper sing, he will get back to me.  For a change, in this jaded 
world, I actually believe him.  If I find we uncover the magic combo, 
I will be sure to post it here.

Regards,

Lou

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Clayton Jones" 
<cj@c...> wrote:
>
> John,
> 
> >The one thing I don't know yet is how tough the surface is. If 
> >its surface is really tougher than the others it could be a good
> >candidate for book projects. 
> 
> I've found it to very scuff resistant in my tests for the "Paper
> Chase" review, and also mentioned that it would be good for a book
> project.  I scraped it hard with a fingernail and couldn't get it to
> scuff.  From reading the various reports it's dmax sems to vary more
> than most with different inks.  I tested it only with Eboni.  It's 
an
> attractive paper.  There are more details in the review re paper
> color, etc.
> 
> Regards,
> Clayton
> 
> 
> Info on black and white digital printing at    
> http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm
>