I'm curious as to the general consensus as what the HP gloss optimizer coating, or a secondary gloss coating or lacquer, has on prints? I know it was designed for bronzing so I'll keep it out of this discussion for now.
Does the gloss stuff darken or lighten shadows? Lighten or darken highlights? Etc.
Seems, to my eyes, it seems darken shadows more than anything. Whatever gloss it has might make a bit more sheen or sparkle in the the highlights.
Is this measurable on a spectrometer, or just a visual/subjective appearance?
SG