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Re: [Digital BW] Glossy paper preferences?

2006-03-31 by Olivier

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@...> wrote:
>
> Tyler,
> 
> If any of the prints are intended to be archival, most glossy 
papers are
> acidic.  The Epson Premium line and the new Crane Silver Rag (and 
similar
> Permajet [Innova?] versions) are exceptions I'm aware of.  For 
proofing,
> Kirkland is the cheapest by far, and it may even be non-acidic.  I 
think the
> finer grain finish of Epson Premium Semimatte is more pleasing than 
Luster,
> and it's rather cheap in rolls.  You may find bronzing is still a 
problem
> with many papers.  Spraying is one answer, but most don't want to 
bother.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com 
> 
> 

Have seen mentions of DCP varnish for mat and Premierart for glossy. 
For DCP : gloss/satin or mat version ? Any other options ?
Thanks.

Olivier

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