Digital BW, The Print

I think it was said earlier today that we've probably "maxed" out any
matte papers potential in regard to total shadow density. There is
only so black these current pigments can go without a major
reformulation (lets keep the dyes out please). I think they've done
the best they can, and it's about the same as the others in it's
class. Quality it is, revolutionary, its not.

John




--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Louis Dina"
<lbdina@c...> wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>