Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, there are alot of options in the Epson world. But as Ted posted recently, there's a heck of alot to be said for keeping it simple, i.e., finding something you like and sticking to it. I think inksupply.com or atlex.com has sample packs of different papers, so you can give them a whirl for not too much money. Also, as you read, you'll probably see a few papers - HPR (Photo Rag) in matte, or Epson Premium SemiGloss/Matte and Lustre in glossy - come up over and over and over again. Among the many options, there are some more popular and tried and true papers in the mix. Scott Rick Dykstra wrote: > thanks for that link Scott. I've got some learnin' to do it seems. > > Rick. > > On 12/08/2005, at 6:03 AM, Scott McLoughlin wrote: > >> There's a ton of nice papers out there. EEM (archival matte) is >> actually >> a nice paper, just not so archival unfortunately. HPR (PhotoRag) is a >> one of the most popular nicer matte papers. >> >> But HPR, Moab Entrada, Epson Ultrasmooth, Premier HotPresse, and on >> and on - there are lots of nice matte papers out there with good >> archival >> properties, and different surface textures, brightness (with/ without >> optical >> brighteners), dmax levels and so on. >> For glossy, the Epson "semi's" - semigloss, semimatte, premium lustre - >> all have many adherents. I've printed a bit a few months back on the >> semigloss and was pleased. These are all quite archival with >> appropriate >> care. Costco (yup!) sells this stuff called "Kirkland" which is >> like a nicer >> Epson Premium Glossy, quite archival and made over in Switzerland. >> Only 8.5x11 sheets, but a wonderful paper at a bargain price. >> >> Here's a really nice link with some good, detailed reviews of many >> different papers from a guy who does his homework. It's called the >> "Great Paper Chase." >> >> http://www.cjcom.net/articles/digiprn5.htm >> >> Scott >> >> Rick Dykstra wrote: >> >> >>> I meant to ask, what sort of paper are people using with their >>> Epson R800s, 1800s, 2200s? I've tried the Archival Matte and its >>> very matt indeed. Something with just a little more life would be >>> nice. But still with good archivals if possible. >>> >>> Rick. >>> >>> On 11/08/2005, at 10:47 PM, Rick Dykstra wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Being something of a film lover I've been slow to engage with the >>>> new fangled digital technology. I've waited till the gear seemed >>>> good enough. After buying my first scanner recently, a Minolta >>>> Dimage Scan Elite 5400 Mk II, I've just gone out and bought my >>>> first inkjet printer today. An Epson Stylus Photo R2400. OMBG >>>> is this thing good or what?! >>>> >>>> I've only done a couple of prints (on Archival Matt Paper at >>>> that) and I'm a complete newby, with only Photoshop Elements 2 in >>>> use and with minimal tweaking, but geez, this current technology >>>> is very, very good. I'm glad I waited for these two devices - >>>> its been a long wait, but worth it. >>>> >>>> I commend these devices to folks who might be shopping around at >>>> the moment. The prints coming from my Leica lenses, Velvia film, >>>> Minolta 5400 II scanner and Epson R2400 printer have blown my >>>> little socks off. Yippee! >>>> >>>> Regards, Rick. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information