Digital BW, The Print

As is, the paper prints nicely, but lacks the punch of deeper blacks.
It is not a high dmax paper.
The papers I mention at http://www.paulroar k.com/BW- Info/UT14. pdf have 
reasonable dmaxs. Try Hahnemuhle Photo Rag as a benchmark for dmax.
Red River's Premium Matte papers usually have a good dmax.
Paul  www.PaulRoark. com 
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I use the RR Premium Matte totally by accident. I live 50 miles from them so 
next day service if I order early. And when I was looking for Matte paper for my 
wife to use for 12 X 12 scrapbooking they had #47 on sale in 24 inch x 98 ft 
rolls. I have a 24 inch cutter so just cut it up to the size I need it comes out 
at a fraction over 10 cents for 8 1/2 X 11 sheets. I have printed with good 
blacks and comparing to this months photo exchange the only paper possibly a 
fraction better was Hanahnemuhle Gloss Baryata, however when I reprinted on HP 
Premium gloss the blacks were as deep so possibly the gloss did a beter job 
rendering a deep black. I am retired and am building my printing area and have 
not purchased the colorometer at this time to make proper measurements this is 
by eye at this time. I am looking at some of te scanner techniques as an interem 
method.
 
Bill Lewis