Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "hp9180profile"
<owens@...> wrote:
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> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "frankg_photo" 
> <frankgross@> wrote:
> >
> > I just printed with QTR, 2200, UC on GoldFibreSilk and although the
> > print is pretty good (I'll reserve judgement until the morning when
> > it's dry), I did notice that when I angle the print to the light
> > source,  it has a "solarized" appearance. I don't know if it's
> > characteristic of the paper, or ink, or curves. I don't quite know how
> > to explain it, and it would be impossible to post a jpeg showing it.
> > Do you know how I can correct this ? 
> > 
> > Thank you,
> > Frank
> >
> 
> By solarized do you mean a bronze-metallic sheen to the image when held 
> at an angle to the light? If so that is called bronzing and is an 
> inherent feature of the Epson k2 inks on gloss and semi gloss paper. 
> Some of the oversprays may help as does a coat of GLOP or just use 
> matte papers on which it does not show up.
>

Yes, I suppose it could be described as metallic. I don't see a bronze
tone & don't know if it's what you call 'bronzing' or not ? 

It is most evident at the edges where dark & light tones meet.

You say that it is inherent with this printer/inkset (photo black &
light black) & all gloss/semi-gloss papers ?

What oversprays are recommended ?

thanks,
Frank