QTR-Quadtone RIP

If I may "jump-in"..
ILFORD Gold Fibre Silk is a GREAT paper, but more susceptable to this bronzing..The spray that I use, and which is recommended by WILHEIM is PREMIERE ART SHIELD and is a lacquer-based finish which will not only minimize the bronzing effect, but will protect your print from moisture , uv light, and prolong the life of your print by a large factor, without changing the gloss levele of your print..About $13-15/ can and available from vendors such as IT supplies, and ATLEX.com..It can be used on any paper from MATTE to GLOSSY..
Just my 2 cents!

Eddie
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: frankg_photo 
  To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 7:21 AM
  Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: "Solarized" appearance ?


  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 (2200, photo
  black & light black) & All the gloss/semi-gloss papers ?

  Now it makes sense why there aren't profiles around for this
  combination, darn :-(

  What sprays are recommended ?

  Looks like I have to start saving to upgrade to a better inkset/printer

  thanks,
  Frank

  --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, Roy Harrington <roy@...> wrote:
  >
  > It sounds to me like you are seeing what is often called "bronzing".
  > Unfortunately this is a function of the ink on photo paper (rather
  than matte).
  > The original UltraChrome inks typically do this. Some people spray the
  > prints and I've heard that helps. This is the main reason there
  aren't many
  > photo paper profiles. BTW, the newer UC-K3 inks are much better in
  this
  > respect (but that doesn't help the 2200).
  > 
  > Roy
  > 
  > On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 6:28 PM, 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
  > >
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