Digital BW, The Print

Does it stand up to scratches?


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On 30 Jan 2008, at 05:45, wwodets <odets@...> wrote:

> Steve-
>
> Thanks, I did see the new size which makes a difference to me because
> a larger image will fit on the sheet. I print frames that are 3:2.
> i.e. full frame 35mm.
>
> I have profiles for the Harman at both 1440 and 2880 and compared two
> prints of the same image. Yes, the ink looks as good at 2880, very
> integrated. I do also fine a subtle bit of refinement in the image
> at 2880, and it is probably worth using. I don't know what Harman's
> recommendations are based on. They also sugggest a paper selection
> of Watercolor (matte) for the 4800, 7800 and 9800 as compared to
> Premium Semigloss for most other printers. I used Premium Glossy 250
> and that seems to work fine.
>
> On the Ilford Silk, I ordered a second box from a different supplier
> to see if the sheets would be cleaner, but they're not--longitudinal
> abrasions and "pox" marks on the surface. I've actually printed two
> profiling targets on different sheets and both have been unusable
> because of defects in the paper. I think this is out for me.
>
> I'm very impressed with the Harman paper and, to a slightly lesser
> extent the Epson. I have heard that the Epson is the Innova paper,
> but I have had terrible quality issues with Innova papers and would
> personally try not to use them. The Epson Fiber I've used so far has
> been perfect.
>
> Good wishes,
> Walt
>
>
> 


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