Digital BW, The Print

zonepeter wrote:
> 
> 
> I have just completed my first print on the Harman paper. The print
> is made using a 3800 / ABW using QTRICC profile. I am getting a dmax
> of 2.40.

Heh.  I'm using an R2400/ABW with QTRICC profile, measurements
with PrintFIX Pro, and I'm seeing Dmax 2.37.  I'm guessing the
difference between 2.37 and 2.40 is perhaps in the noise - in
other words, we're seeing precisely the same results.

Did you tinker with ink settings on the 3800?  I did my
profile with ABW/Normal and ink at default.

> In comparing the print to Innova semi matte print, I prefer the
> Harman. It is clearly sharper (subtle but definate)and there is
> slightly better detail in the shadows. This combination seems to
> give the picture more "glow" The surface is very like an old fiber
> basse darkroom print, although I think it is a bit glossier than an
> air dried fiber base.

Agreed.

I, too, suspect that Harman Gloss FB Al will be my primary
fine art paper.

Dana