Digital BW, The Print

I'm using the 325 gsm version of the Hot Press in old photo reproductions
and getting an excellent dmax.  I'm also getting outstanding blacks from the
less expensive and brightened "Matte BW" (a new name for their dual sided
210 gsm alpha cellulose matte paper).  I use the Matte BW in roll form for
most display now.  (I was never able to get the old 205 and my 7500 printing
well.  My previous favorite display paper was PermaJet Alpha, but there is
no such paper available in the U.S. any more.)

 

I still think the Hot Press 205 is a very good value for a cotton paper.
However, all I expected from the old 205 was a dmax with a density of about
1.60.

 

Paul

www.PaulRoark.com <http://www.paulroark.com/>  

 

 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Philip
Schwartz
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 10:08 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: PremierArt Hot Press & Dmax

 

I got a pack of 8-1/2x11 Premier Art Hot Press from MIS a couple of
weeks ago. I am getting a dMax of 1.61 with MIS UT-R2 in an R200.
Still a little low, but not a showstopper.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhit
<mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com>
eThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Terry Ritz"
<t.ritz@...> wrote:
>
> I was intrigued by Paul's posts regarding PremierArt Hot Press and
> encouraged that more recent samples have better Dmax. When I placed
my last
> order for colour inks from MIS I had them add a sample pack of 205g
8.5x11.
> It appears their stock is older, as I'm only getting a Dmax of 1.55.
> 
> The paper colour is exactly what I'm looking and that, coupled with the
> ultra smooth surface, would nicely compliment my Innova papers. However,
> before picking up some 13x19 stock I would appreciate your advice on
where I
> should go to ensure I get newer stock.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Terry.
>

 



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