Digital BW, The Print

Sarah,

Look back through some of Walts posts on VFA and USFA.  He list some dmax values too.  
This was very helpful to me.

I have done ALOT of testing on Innova Photo Smooth Rag recently.  Its nice.  I've sold alot 
of prints on that paper.  Using K3, I can't get a dmax higher than 1.6.  I've used ABW and 
QTR.  Not sure it's possible.  USFA is coming in around 1.7 . . . it a noticable difference.  
USFA is a tiny bit warmer.  I'm finding Epson papers are very good quality - from the 
paper, right down to the packaging.  You're not going to save any money relative to HPR 
though . . . only redeeming thing about the price of USFA is that it is double sided in sheet 
form.

Additionally, note Walts findings on VFA.  Best dmax going on a matte paper.  And since 
you are on a 2200, you won't be limited by the lack of large sheets/rolls.  I'd go with VFA if 
you don't mind the texture.

Good luck.

Josh

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "sagaface" <sagaface@y...> 
wrote:
>
> I have read with great interest Clayton's article on papers but wondered what some of 
you 
> are gravitating towards, specifically, what are you all printing on for sale or exhibition? I 
> like HPR's characterisitcs...all except the price and the flaking. Ultrasmooth sounds 
> promising but I'm on a 2200 and would like sheets.
> 
> Anyone?
> 
> Sarah
>