Re: MIS ink/glossy-paper combo

["Mike Famiglietti" <m.famiglietti@home.com>]

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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 to disagree about not using glossy with piment inks. I have had good
results with the Epson Photo Paper. I would just like to see a glossier
finish. The Kodak paper gave me a nicer finish but had the drying probem
that is common with this ink.

The search goes on.



----- Original Message -----
From: "rafeb" <rafeb@channel1.com>
To: <epson-inkjet@leben.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2000 8:02 AM
Subject: Re: MIS ink/glossy-paper combo


> 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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