Digital BW, The Print

Antonis,

Aren't the ConeTech Matte and the Lyson Photo Matte rebranded 
Hahnemule Photo Matte? I have tested the ConeTech Matte and the 
Lumijet Soft Suede (also H. Photo Matte I believe).

They are very close to EAM but not as stiff. Unfortunately they both 
failed the pH pen test and gave readings similiar to EAM. Steadman 
reported the same.

Their claim to being archival is no better than Epson's.

Martin

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., antonisphoto@y... wrote:
> Todd,
> 
> take a look at the paper database (prices per each letter-size 
sheet):
> 
> Epson Archival Matte = 192 gsm  and  $0.23 at Atlantic Exchange
> ConeTech Matte = 170 gsm and $ 0.60 at inkjet mall
> Lyson Photo Matte = 170 gsm and $0.30 at inkjetart.com
> 
> Conclusions from the above:
> 
> -Epson is by far the cheapest proofing paper around. I use it in 
volume and 
> pass it around as free samples, pin it up and otherwise use it like 
laser paper. 
> Don't care what it says on the back (though that's too bad). Like 
the look.
> 
> - Jon Cone claims that Conetech matte is archival and has no color 
shifting 
> problems. He recommends against Epson AM and in favor of CT matte.
> 
> - If you want a lighter (and whiter) sheet with good dmax (1.63), 
you can either 
> spend $.60 at inkjetmall or $.30 at inkjetart. Your choice....
> 
> Antonis
> 
> (Caveat: prices may have changed since the data was put in - always 
check 
> for current figures)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., tflash <tflash@e...> 
wrote:
> > Well after waiting two weeks for my shipment of letter size Epson 
Archival
> > Matte paper, I discovered today that the place I ordered it from 
(Systems
> > Unlimited) has gone under. They didn't charge me at least.
> > 
> > Let's see if I can make this work to my advantage.
> > 
> > Does anybody know where to obtain letter size EAM that does not 
have the
> > watermark logo and arrows on the back?
> > 
> > Todd