A BROAD GENERALIZATION would be that uncoated papers work better with dye inks than coated papers do (as far as longevity of image without some post spray fixation) and inkjet receptive coated papers work better with pigment based inks than uncoated papers do (uncoated papers tend to have too much ink bleed/dot gain resulting in a dull/muddy appearing image). There are exceptions to every rule though <G>! Diana York Hawk Mountain Art Papers www.hawkmtnartpapers.com 100% cotton digital fine art inkjet print papers ----- Original Message ----- From: Norman Maynard <nmaynard@thorntonfriends.org> > Is Legion's Somerset Velvet a good paper to use for pigmented inks? I > just bought a C80, and am looking for a good paper to use. I've tried > sampler packs, but it takes more than 1 or 2 sheets (for me at any > rate) to really work with the paper and get settings right and try it > with different images, etc. > > I am looking for a good matte or semi-matte paper to use with this > printer, one that will give me *some* archival quality (not demanding > 75 years, but 25 expected would be a big step up). I can't find > anything that definitively says yes, this paper is good for pigmented > inks. > > Thanks!!! - Turn off HTML mail features. Keep quoted material short. Use accurate subject lines. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions.