Digital BW, The Print

> 
> It only works on gloss or satin media but includes the 
> fiber, baryta types. On matte papers the GE drowns in the 
> coating. I like it where it just separates the image with a 
> little more gloss from the paper that is between matte and 
> satin like Sihl's Professional Photo Baryt 290 gsm. The B&W 
> results on matte paper with the MK,PK, Grey, LGrey used in 
> quad formation and color toning added are perfect. It is 
> based on the same calibration (linearisation) that is used 
> for color printing.
> 
> 

Ernst:
Since the possibilities of varnish/gloss enhancer techniques are very
important to me, I want to study this before I get my 24" printer. 
Coating the prints with sprays or brushes is tedious with questionable
results.  I have offers from vendors to do an A - B test of the 7880 v
3100 if I send them some of my B & W files over internet or locally. 
Epson is promoting their printers with significant rebates and free
media offers- a vendor is implying that the Epson is better (but may
have conflict of int reset).  I am having some trouble finding the
Sihl Baryt 290 satin you mentioned (but I was able to get Harman
[Ilford?] Baryta Fb Mp).  At this point, Monochrom in Germany appears
to be only source (limited stock at Monochrom): I am calling Sihl USA
today.  I really appreciate
your suggestions and help so far.  If you could be a little more
specific about the print instructions with the Z3100, I will be better
able to give instructions to vendor when/if I get the Silh Satin 290.
 Since I have an Epson and may get another, are you saying that the
same/similar results may be possible with them?  If you could provide
more info, I could more easily decide which printer to get.  If you
wish to respond off-list, I'm at kip.duff@....  Again, much
thanks for advice, Kip.......