Digital BW, The Print

Hi Frank,
 
>I bought paper from MIS that was called something to 
>the effect of "Paul Roark Trial Pack". 
>Are those papers you would recommend or 
>did they name them that even if you do'nt recommend them. 

I found these papers on their web page as the "Roark sample pack":

>Museo Silver Rag --

This is a nice paper for glossy printing.  It's one of the new "fiber based"
glossy papers that looks more like a traditional silver print.  It's not
useable with the 1800 3-MK setup, however.  It requires Photo black ink.

>Epson Enhance Matte -- 

This is acidic paper that feeds well and is often used for proofing or print
that do not have to be archival.  It gives a warm split-tone effect with the
3-MK setup.

>Kirkland Photo Gloss --

A great bargain paper for glossy, RC type look -- but it's not compatible
with the 3-MK approach.

>Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Matte --

Probably the most popular matte paper for fine art, this paper also gives a
warm split tone look with the 3-MK approach.  See
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/R1800-OBA-Papers.pdf for a comparison of
the EEM and Photo Rag tones to what one sees in LensWork magazine.

>Premier Hot Press Fine Art Smooth Matte White, 12 Mils, 205gsm --

This is the same as Epson's Premier Art Scrapbook paper.  It's said to be
Epson's most archival paper, and it's a bargain.  It feeds well in most
printers and is a paper I highly recommend for the 3-MK approach.  Red
River's Aurora is about the only cotton paper I know of that might be an
even better bargain.  I have not fade tested the Aurora, but I would not
expect a major difference.

>Alpha Cellulose --

This paper has a very nice warm tone.  See
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/R1800-No-OBA-Paper.pdf for a graph of its
tone.  

>The 3 inks I bought were the blacks recommended on the 
>MIS site for the R1800. Do you suggest them also. 

I assume they are selling Eboni MK for the three slots I recommend in my
write-up at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/R1800.htm   This is the setup I
use for my fine art printing for 13" paper.

Hope this helps.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com