Digital BW, The Print

I used to load EEM into the front sheet feeder of my old 3000.

Keep in mind that I cut pieces of EEM from a roll.  So part of what I was
fighting was the curl of the roll.

I found, however, that the full 24" of the width of the roll was very
helpful.  That extra length relative to a 17 x 22 sheet translated into
better contact with the 3000's main transport roller (platen).   Without the
extra length, the 3000 would mess up the bottom of the print due to
defective transport.

So, my procedure was to dampen the EEM slightly to reduce the problems of
the curl and bending around the platen.  

To dampen the paper, I had distilled water in a hand sprayer.  I'd gently
spray 2 clean Kodak blotter papers -- as evenly as possible.  I would then
lay the EEM between the blotter papers for about a minute -- just enough to
soften the paper.  It's obvious when the curl is gone.  The EEM did not end
up wet, just more limp and without a curl.  I did not spray the paper
directly for fear of having an un-even and excessive dampening.

It worked for me.  I'm not sure I'd use EEM today.  I believe the Premier
Art Premium Matte (now called Matte BW) sheets I tried gave an excellent
dmax and fed well.  It's worth a try with a couple of sheets.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 

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>Paul Roark wrote, a few months back, about a technique for getting EEM
>through a box, that he has used "slightly dampened EEM in the front tray".

?!

I can see how that would help, but what are we talking about here?
Dampened with what?
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> > ... I know someone with an Epson 3000 that is just sitting around. 
> > I know that I could get it for free or for very little money.
> 
> They are still the cheapest route to 16 x 20 prints.
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