Luminous Landscape Forum
Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: marcmccalmont on May 19, 2013, 05:24:56 am
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I'm planning on testing half a dozen matte papers and would appreciate your input!
What's your favorite Matte Paper for landscapes with Pigmented inks?
Thanks
Marc
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I'm personally addicted to Moab Somerset Museum Rag and Moab Entrada Rag Natural. Love both of these.
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I prefer Epson Hot Press Bright and Breathing Color's Optica 1. The later has OB's but the output has great detail and DMAX. Optica 1 has a very smooth finish and allows for a very detailed print. Has a bit of a curl issue as the roll gets used however.
I missed the previous post on subject. I am printing mainly outdoor scenic work all digital capture. I also do some limited printing for local artists. For that type of work, which is mainly watercolor repro, I don't use the Optica 1 and use Canson's Arches textured paper. For my personal work (examples on my website) I prefer the two papers I first listed. Optica 1 allows very fine details to be printed and has an excellent DMAX, I realize that is due partly to OBA's.
Paul Caldwell
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HP Matte Litho.
Also just printed a series of landscapes on satin paper and then sprayed several topcoats of matte. Really turned out fantastic.
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Epson Hot Press Natural.
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I have only found one or two images that I don't like on Epson Cold Press Natural. I think once I get the soft-proofing correct on those two images, they'll be fine as well. I love the texture for landscapes and the feel of the paper is very organic. I also prefer the 'natural' colour as sometimes the Bright papers are just too bright, IMO. I've also produced some portraits with it and I was surprised how well they look with the texture.
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Thanks for all your inputs
Marc