Digital BW, The Print

OK sounds like it is a pass for me.  Thanks


> From: Paul Roark <paul.roark@...>
> Reply-To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:18:47 -0700
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Premier Art ECO Printshield
> 
>> 
>> Has anyone tried this?
> 
> Yes, and it seems to be a good version of the water-based coatings.  On the
> other hand, that whole group has a lot of baggage for me.  It's not easy to
> get the smooth coating, let alone do it without a dust problem and in a
> short period of time.  The folks with HVLP sprayers who do large batches
> will like it a lot.  I'm continuing to experiment, but so far, I'm where I
> was with the Hydrocote experiments of more than a year ago -- not satisfied.
> 
> 
>> Do we think it could be applied by a printer without clogging?
> 
> I'm afraid it would be a serious clogger.  Once there water-based
> suspensions solidify, they are rather permanent.
> 
>> Doesn't sound like it dries very quickly and so it is likely a magnet for
>> dust.
> 
> Yep, that is one of the problems.
> 
> If it can be controlled to one's satisfaction, these coatings can make very
> nice, thick protective layers.  So, the potential is there but ... I'm not
> yet.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com