Digital BW, The Print

Hello,
excuse my ignorance, but could someone please explain the difference between hot press and cold press papers?

thanks,
Richard
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Here's a link with some good general paper info. See "surface
qualities" for the hot press/cole press distinction.
<http://tinyurl.com/2z6vsn>
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amadou diallo
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