Re: Which acid Free Matte

[Jerry Olson <jerryolson@rrv.net>]

THe epson papers with pigment inks work incredibly well.

Jerry





rafeb wrote:

> At 08:39 PM 7/15/01 -0700, Alan Womack wrote:
>
> >For my wife's scrapbooking, I have been printing on Media Streets Glacier
> paper with pretty good results.  However, I'd like to get a heavier paper
> that is also acid free and photo quality.
> >
> >Have any of you tried out the Red River Denali Premium Matte papers in the
> 37lb size?
>
> Hi Alan,
>
> I've done a good deal of printing on Denali premium matte
> (47 lb) with mixed results.  It's not as bright as Glacier,
> and warmer in tone.  And (IMO) doesn't hold shadow detail
> as well.  It's prone to curious "crosshatching" artifacts,
> with pigment inks, in deep black areas.  On the plus side,
> it's relatively inexpensive.
>
> It's not a bad paper, but nothing very special, either.
> Why not ask for some samples, or buy a small pack, before
> committing to this stuff.
>
> >From what I've seen, either Glacier or Denali have been
> bettered by Epson archival matte, which is at least as
> heavy and as bright as Glacier.  I haven't tried the
> Epson papers with pigment inks yet, though.
>
> rafe b.
>
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