Re: MIS ink/glossy-paper combo

[rafeb <rafeb@channel1.com>]

At 02:53 PM 10/26/00 -0400, Mike Famiglietti wrote:
>I am new to this group but I have searched the archives and can't find an
>answer to my question:
>
>What is the best glossy photo paper for epson 1200 with MIS archival inks? I
>have tried:
>- Epson photo paper(not glossy enough and uneven sheen)
>- Kodak Inkjet Photo Paper(ink won't dry)
>-Mis838 Premium Glossy Paper(I need to play with this one.The colors
>                                                 are washed out. Could be
>driver settings.)


This would have to be considered a "newbie" question, 
cuz it's pretty well established now that pigment inks 
(MIS-archival and Generations) just don't get along 
with glossy surfaces.

I have found one exception to this "rule" that might 
be worth exploring.  Gelatin-surface papers.  Start with 
Ilford, as it's easy to find and gives nice results.
Xg paper is also gelatin-surfaced.

Of course, there's a catch.  If you go this route, be 
aware that the print surface never quite dries, and 
stays delicate forever.  You'll need to mat and frame
the stuff very, very carefully -- and/or use a laminate, 
or perhaps a spray coating (eg. Krylon) to protect the 
surface.


rafe b.


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