Digital BW, The Print

I agree with the assessment of the Arches paper.  Although I was able to get
1.6 out of a test strip, the last 5% is blotchy.  I do not think it's an
appropriate paper for most people and most situations. 

 

Paul

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

 

 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jvircoe
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:50 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Eboni_3 R1800 Paper Test Results

 

Update for Paul and other Epson R1800 users on my recent paper tests 
using QTR, Eboni Black and Paul Roark's R1800 QTR profiles
.
Papers tested in order of personal preference and d_max (measured with 
Printfix Pro 2.1):

1. Hahnemule Photo Rag (HPR) 188gsm A4 - D-max = 1.72
2. PremierArt Hot Press 205g (12mils) 8.5" x 11" - D-max = 1.64
3. Arches Hot Press Bright White 20" x 30" cut to A4 - D-max = 1.56

Notes:
HPR and PA are very similar in tone (off-white) and both print very 
smooth, slightly warm prints. (I prefer warm vs cool)
Arches HP is a much warmer/yellower paper with a significantly weaker D-
max that I find unacceptable for my work.

Cheers
Jim

 



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