Digital BW, The Print

As I noted earlier, I had been testing the Harman Matt FB mp or a week or so.  In my first couple of prints is did notice that touching the surface as the print came from the printer could leave a finger print .   However after I started followng  Harman's instructions....quote:

    "Prints will be touch-dry directly after printing and can be handled immediately. However, stacking, storing,

    framing, and displaying prints in albums should only be carried out when the images are completely dry.

    We recommend leaving them for 24 hours or at least overnight for any outgassing from the inks to be

    completed. Actual dry times will vary according to the ambient conditions where you are printing"

I have had NO problems with this paper following these instruciton as long as I let the print go to the output tray before handling it.  I just tested a print made three days ago.  I  rubbed the surface with my finger tip with considerable pressure to no effect.  Of course if you drag finger nail or sharp instrument across the surface it will leave a visiable scratch or smear,  Once dry they seem to me to be more durable that Epson Enhanced Matt.

Also, I have seen no signs of surface flaking on any of the 20+ prints I have made so far which I can't say of any of the other matt papers I have used.

For the record I have no conntection to Harman or its distrubutors.  I am only and admirer of those who are trying to keep black and white alive for those who love silver prints as I do. Because of chemical sensitization I can no longer print in the traditional way,  I hope my support of their injet paper allows them to continue the Ilford line of silver based products.

David


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