Digital BW, The Print

Thank you kindly Shilesh

I am using an epson 4000 with K7 inkset... And yes the prices are about 
1/3 of what comparable Hahnemuhle papers cost so I am definetely looking 
at these papers. Do you think the dmax would be better with K7 inks?
I will certainly buy trial rolls of the Platinum versions (better dmax) 
of a few of their papers. Thanks for the info.

AK




Shilesh Jani wrote:

>AK,
>
>I have tried the 210 gsm version of Stering Rag (Dmax = 1.54), and
>Stering PLATINUM rag (Dmax = 1.64) on a 4000 with MK ink. The Dmax
>were measured with QTR ink limit calibration mode. The papers have a
>nice smooth and warm surface, somewhat similar to Epson Ultra Smooth
>Fine Art. But note the low Dmax on the older regular paper. The newer
>PLATINUM version Dmax is much better, at least on the trail roll I
>received, which was labelled "Prototype OBA Free". So nothing to
>write home about in Dmax, but then what paper is with MK ink?
>
>It writes really well, even with a hard, sharp pencil. So seems to
>have well-adhered coating.
>
>Right now you can get the 24" x 66 feet PLATINUM paper for $40, as
>a "trial" roll, which is a steal compared to USFA at $150 for 24" x
>50 feet (Atlex.Com).
>
>I can't speak for long-term quality and consistency of the paper.
>
>Shilesh
>
>
>
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>DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "betterblackandwhite"
><ak@...> wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone had B&W printing experience with the breathingcolor.com
> > line of fine art papers:
> >
> > Sterling
> > Sterling Platinum
> > Sterling Rag
> > Sterling Rag Platinum
> > Sterling Platinum
> > Elegance Velvet
> > Elegance Textured
> > ?
> >
> > I am using an Epson 4000, the Neutral K7 inkset, and QTRip.
> >
> > These papers seem to be very reasonably priced, and the manufacturer
> > makes some sensible arguments about their quality, archival
> > durability, and dmax attributes.
> >
> > Thanks. AK
> >
>
>
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