Digital BW, The Print

Good day to everyone,
First of all I'd like to introduce myself to the group. My name is Owen 
Evans and I live in Ottawa, the nation's capital of Canada. I've been a 
lurker for a very long time and I have learned an enormous amount about B&W 
digital printing from everyone who posts here! Thankyou very much for the 
education!
Like a lot of you I have worked at my photography for a long time ( over 40 
years in my case ). I had to convert from chemicals to bits & bytes back in 
the 90's and I don't regret it for a moment. My adventure in photography has 
been prolonged as a result of all the new technology of the past 10 years! 
(for me anyway)

To the point: Has anyone had any experience with Moab Papers? Specifically, 
Kokopelli Photo Gloss?
I read about this paper in Photoshop User ( official magazine of the 
National Association of Photoshop Professionals ) It received 5 out of 5 
stars and I want to print some B&W  8x10's on glossy paper, but I haven't 
had the success that I've had with Matte paper.
Any inputs would be helpful.
I use a 2200 with Epson Inks and I shall be trying Mr. Harrington's QuadTone 
RIP in the near future. [ I waited until it became easy to install ;-)  ] 
Maybe even venture into MIS inks later? All of this is in a PC dedicated to 
my digital darkroom.

Thanks for any help, ( in advance )
Owen

Owen Evans
Ottawa, Ontario. Canada

" Many men stumble across the truth, but most
manage to pick themselves up and continue
as if nothing had happened."
--Winston Churchill--

Owen,

I have used Moab Entrada Bright White and it is wonderful stuff.  
Great Dmax and great color.  Works well with BW and toned images 
too.  A plus is that it is coated on both sides, so if you wanted, 
you could a booklet or whatever.  Good value.  QTR and IJC/OPM work 
well with these papers.

Sorry, I haven't used Kokopelli Gloss.  

Lou

> 
> To the point: Has anyone had any experience with Moab Papers? 
Specifically, 
> Kokopelli Photo Gloss?

I've had good results with Moab Entrada Fine Art 190, also
coated both sides. However, I learned I had to thoroughly
wipe it with a clean, soft cloth before printing, to avoid
"flakes" (dandruff-size pieces of coating that sluff off after
printing, exposing the white base).


kenschuster.com

----- Original Message ----- 
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2005 16:42:50 -0000
From: "ldina" <lbdina@...>
Subject: Re: Moab Paper

I have used Moab Entrada Bright White and it is wonderful stuff.  
Great Dmax and great color.  Works well with BW and toned images 
too.  A plus is that it is coated on both sides, so if you wanted, 
you could a booklet or whatever.  Good value.  QTR and IJC/OPM work 
well with these papers.

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