Digital BW, The Print

> > > 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 ?
> 
I should add that although you say I will get this from Any gloss or
semi-gloss paper, I haven't noticed it before. I have printed on Epson
Premium Gloss and Ilford Pearl