Digital BW, The Print

On Nov 27, 2006, at 7:19 AM, Steven Karafyllakis wrote:

> [snip]
>
> Sam:
>
>  --I've printed some cards on the Costco, with K4 PK as it seems to
> stay on better. Even then, They take hours to dry enough to handle,
> and the slightest moisture smears the text. And both of the above
> Epson papers are far worse: they not only have a very thick
> polyethylene coating, they also have the Epson logo on the back.

Thanks for saving me from trying those, Steve.


> I would suggest you try LexJet's Sunset Photo eSatin 300g for card
> stock. Its as stiff as the Ultra Premium Glossy, prints qite nicely,
> and while not as archival, it will certainly hold up long enough for
> promo use and greeting cards. And the back is more paper-like, and
> takes inks (PK at any rate) quite well.
>
> And the front also does a good job with pigs, for B&W printing.

That sounds more like it, if not a strong case for adding an R260 to  
my 200.


> How all this squares with your desire to get the most out of the new
> Claria inks you'll have to judge.
>
> Steve Karafyllakis

It looks like maybe it would be more of an experiment than I had in  
mind, Steve, but I might do it anyway, and in any case, thanks again  
for your help.
--
Sam