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Follow Up Questions

2007-12-26 by Kevin

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin" <vinke@...> wrote:
>
> What do I need to know about these two papers for B&W printing on my R2400?
> 
> In the past I've used the Epson Enhanced Matte for daily printing and the Aurora Art for 
my 
> "best" work. However, I find that the Epson paper has a bit more pop and slightly better 
> dmax and shadow detail.
> 
> I was under the impression that the Aurora would last longer (more archival) due to the 
fact 
> that it was cotton and has no OBA's.
> 
> It's difficult to digest the piecemeal information out there.
> 
> As I understand it there's two factors in judging a paper's archivability: 1- image fading 
and 
> 2- yellowing of paper. Is this the case?
> 
> If so, what does that mean for the two papers in question.
> 
> fwiw, i display most of my prints in art portfolios/dark storage.
> 
> Thank you all...
>

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