Digital BW, The Print

> So Print Shield and the likes (Moab Desert Spray, 
> Hanemuhele etc.) do reduce Dmax on matte papers?

Yes.  


> Can MIS UC clear base be used as an "in printer" 
> protective coating?

What they call their "UC Clear base" is not a very good one, in my 
view.  MIS Gloss Optimizer (glop or go) is better as both a base for 
glossy-compatible inks and as a gloss optimizer.

(UC Clear base makes a fine cleaning fluid when diluted 50% with 
distilled water.)

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com