Digital BW, The Print

Is there any way to "fix" the MIS quadtone inks on the Epson Colorlife paper?

I did a print on this paper last week just to see what would happen. 
I liked the look of the paper but the ink does not really dry, just 
stays kinda sticky.  Is there some kind of "overspray" that will make 
the ink not rub off?

Thanks.
-- 
Harrison McClary
http://www.mcclary.net

I'm in the process of doing a large screen of the best glossy/satin/pearl
papers for use with Piezo/MIS quad ink sets.  I'll be posting an excel data
sheet in another few days...but if you like the texture of Colorlife...I
would suggest trying Epson Premium Luster or Lumijet Genuine Pearl.  They
are similar in texture but give much richer, sharp images compared to the
Colorlife.  They also have slightly less of a smear problem.  To cure the
rub off issues, let the print dry for 24 hours and then spray with one or
two light coats of Krylon UV-Resistant Spray (#1305).  It is available in
most art stores.  Just use light coats if you want to preserve the satin
finish...it will go gloss if you get heavy handed.

Robert


On 4/7/02 6:04 PM, "Harrison McClary" <harrison@...> wrote:

> Is there any way to "fix" the MIS quadtone inks on the Epson Colorlife paper?
> 
> I did a print on this paper last week just to see what would happen.
> I liked the look of the paper but the ink does not really dry, just
> stays kinda sticky.  Is there some kind of "overspray" that will make
> the ink not rub off?
> 
> Thanks.

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Robert Morrison
rmorrison@...

310-397-2704

4131 Bledsoe Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066