Digital BW, The Print

Just to clarify I am using standard Epson inks with ABW mode not K7 sorry
for the confusion.
One glass of wine too many by 9pm :)

Mike


On 01/08/07, Michael King <drmrking@...> wrote:
>
> Terry,
>
> Using 4800 with K7 and ABW I am getting a much better dmax on Portfolio
> rag extra smooth, I am getting 1.64 (using the Textured Fine Art paper
> setting). This is better than I get with Hahnemule Portfolio Rag ( 1.59),
> not as good as Velvet Fine Art (1.76).
>
> I quite like the paper.
>
> Mike
>
>
>  On 01/08/07, Terry Ritz <t.ritz@...> wrote:
> >
> >   I'm looking for a paper with a nice, smooth surface for portrait work
> > and reproducing artwork (pencil drawings). This is where PAHP and
> > Portfolio Rag have came in. It's been a while since I tried HPR, but
> > maybe I should try a few sheets. There's something about Innova Smooth
> > Cotton Bright White that doesn't quite work for me (paper tone?) but
> > it's certainly an option.
> >
> > Other suggestions?
> >
> > Portfolio Rag has a very low ink load, lower than anything else I've
> > used. I do like the surface and tone of the paper, although something
> > a bit warmer might be nice. The low DMAX is an issue however.
> >
> > Terry.
> >
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com<DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Tyler Boley"
> > <tyler@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > I can't remember what I got on it, but it was certainly not up to
> > > what we normally expect and I bagged it. Check all your densities
> > > between 90% and 100%, it shoulders over and you may find a limit spot
> > > with higher density.
> > > Fail to see what people like about this paper compared to the options,
> > > other than it's tough coating. Pretty low total ink capability as
> > > well. Very persistent hard curl from rolls.
> > >
> > > Other than all that, gorgeous stuff! <G>
> > >
> > > Tyler
> > >
> > > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com<DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Terry Ritz"
> > > <t.ritz@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I picked up some Crane Portfolio Rag samples to try. It a beautiful
> > > > paper, and I have high hopes for it. However, all I'm getting for
> > DMAX
> > > > is 1.54 using Cone K7 inks.
> > > >
> > > > Is this consistent with the results of others? What kind of DMAX (K7
> > > > inks or otherwise) are the rest of you getting?
> > > >
> > > > For reference I get about the same ( 1.55) with Premier Art Hot
> > Press
> > > > but Innova Smooth Cotton & Soft Texture Art are significantly higher
> > > > at 1.64.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Terry.
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
>
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