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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: JudyKonopka on April 30, 2021, 10:11:12 am
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Hi everyone,
I have run across a problem and don't know if it's the paper or the ink. I use a Canon Pro2000 and use OEM inks and Red River's Polar Mat paper. I am having problems with scratches on the paper. Even after I spray it with Hannamuhel protective spray. Is it the paper or the ink? I know this looks crazy scratched, but it was a very light back of finger rub.
I need to correct this asap as even rolling the paper up to post makes scratches.
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Hi everyone,
I have run across a problem and don't know if it's the paper or the ink. I use a Canon Pro2000 and use OEM inks and Red River's Polar Mat paper. I am having problems with scratches on the paper. Even after I spray it with Hannamuhel protective spray. Is it the paper or the ink? I know this looks crazy scratched, but it was a very light back of finger rub.
I need to correct this asap as even rolling the paper up to post makes scratches.
It's just the nature of matte paper. I suggest trying to lower the density to put down less ink and/or applying multiple coats of the spray. I usually use three.
I've never user RR but this technique works well for Hahnemuhle 308. Have you tried other matte papers?
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It's just the nature of matte paper. I suggest trying to lower the density to put down less ink and/or applying multiple coats of the spray. I usually use three.
I've never user RR but this technique works well for Hahnemuhle 308. Have you tried other matte papers?
I tried their German etched paper and the absorption wasn't as good as I would have liked. I'm going to try their Aurora one now.
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I tried their German etched paper and the absorption wasn't as good as I would have liked. I'm going to try their Aurora one now.
Have you tried Hahnemuhle or Canson?
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I've been using Aurora Natural for years and have not had any problems. Yes, you can burnish a dark area and it will leave a mark, but nothing like what you described. I do not spray any of the art prints I do on Aurora.
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I've been using Aurora Natural for years and have not had any problems. Yes, you can burnish a dark area and it will leave a mark, but nothing like what you described. I do not spray any of the art prints I do on Aurora.
Good to know, thanks.
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The random direction of the scratches and indeed some look slightly curved from your supplied image suggest not a mechanical cause (passing through the printer) but either handling issues or even some pet cat, mouse, rat of something running across/on the surface? As you say the scratches are very superficial and can be rubbed off favouring some light abrasion. A careful examination of the post printing and handling process might indicate the issue?
Just a suggestion
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The random direction of the scratches and indeed some look slightly curved from your supplied image suggest not a mechanical cause (passing through the printer) but either handling issues or even some pet cat, mouse, rat of something running across/on the surface? As you say the scratches are very superficial and can be rubbed off favouring some light abrasion. A careful examination of the post printing and handling process might indicate the issue?
Just a suggestion
Yes, you're correct. I did it to show the problem the customer had (which was only one scratch in the blackest area).
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I use that paper a lot. I've got to the point of carefully taking it out of my Epson SC P800 and letting it dry down over night before handling it.