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« on: October 22, 2009, 10:49:01 pm »

I switched to Epson's Ultrasmooth Fine Art paper. The results are warm, luscious tones. But, storage of the prints is a problem. Any small scuff makes a mark on the print. It especially shows on dark areas.

Any tips for storage would be helpful. Most of my prints are in the 16X20 size range.
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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2009, 10:52:11 pm »

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or interleaving, something with no abrasive surface at all, like acid free glassine.

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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2009, 02:49:27 pm »

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or interleaving, something with no abrasive surface at all, like acid free glassine.

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And any suggestions on a good way to store large sheets? I have seen office furniture that has pull-out drawers (used by design firms for storing portfolio material). But those take a lot of space and cost well over $1,000.
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2009, 02:54:02 pm »

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And any suggestions on a good way to store large sheets? I have seen office furniture that has pull-out drawers (used by design firms for storing portfolio material). But those take a lot of space and cost well over $1,000.

Flat files with interleaving or bags will work. You can often find used flat files on craigslist or at used office furniture stores. I've paid as little as $50 for some that I have purchased.

They do have a big footprint, but they can often be tucked under a work table.
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2009, 03:23:56 pm »

If I used a flat file cabinet, or an archival storage case, how can I deal with the curling of my sheets, caused by using roll paper on my large format printer? I'm concerned that "manhandling" the sheets, to get them to lay flat in the box will scratch the ink surface of my matte fine art paper (which costs $3/foot).
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2009, 08:08:00 pm »

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If I used a flat file cabinet, or an archival storage case, how can I deal with the curling of my sheets, caused by using roll paper on my large format printer? I'm concerned that "manhandling" the sheets, to get them to lay flat in the box will scratch the ink surface of my matte fine art paper (which costs $3/foot).

You'll have to de-curl your prints first, using one of the techniques that have been discussed in this forum in the past (search for d-roller). Once they're de-curled, they'll store flat just fine.

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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2009, 10:46:18 pm »

Interleaving with acid free tissue. will help in the scratch prevention (some of the internet paper suppliers sell it.) I find with Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Satin roll paper, If I place the prints with tissue interleaved under other prints, the print will flatten out pretty nicely. At least for this paper I do not see the need for a d-roller. Just be careful removing the prints from the bottom - I have scratched prints by the sharp paper corners scraping over other prints.

I used to own a metal 4 draw flat file - it was great. I bought it used at an office supply store. Now, I have better prints, but just large flat cardboard boxes    - Someday another flat file cabinet would be nice.  

Howard
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