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mcbroomf

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Dan, that's crazy!  I sent you an email.  I still see it for $157 shipped
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Fantastic! For those in Australia this paper is available to purchase direct from Epson Australia. I've just ordered a roll.
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I just received my 17" roll from Amazon UK with significantly faster shipping than originally promised.

Question:  I know Mr. Wornell has some ICC profiles but what is the best method of making my own for such a thin paper so that whatever is behind the paper doesn't influence the i1Pro readings? 

Use 1 or more layers of kozo paper w/ backing paper removed?  Seems REALLY wasteful.

Is it possible to take a reading of the backing paper by itself and effectively remove/subtract it from
the overall reading?

Thoughts appreciated.  In particular, this is for an Epson 3880 and/or dye-based Canon PRO100

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I am not able to really help (but would also like to make my own profile). I downloaded the profile and used it for a 4900.

I have only printed 8/9 images and one does not appear as I would have (hoped/expected).

I would think you would have to use several (3/4) layers of the paper without the backing as it is that thin.

Ray
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Why not leave the backing paper on? The paper is so thin there is always some influence on the overall appearance and color fidelity. The backing paper is not very off in its color.

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If you are looking for thicker kozo use the Awagami from Freestyle. It has a very good photo coating and comes in rolls to 44". I have used it for exhibitions and it's great.

The whole point of the new Epson media is that it is translucent and still maintains excellent dmax, sharpness, and color gamut while and not loosing it's authentic rice paper appearance. Awagami also has a thin version that comes with a backing that peels off, but it is not as impressive, especially for bw where a photo tonal range is desired.

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I am not able to really help (but would also like to make my own profile). I downloaded the profile and used it for a 4900.

I have only printed 8/9 images and one does not appear as I would have (hoped/expected).

I would think you would have to use several (3/4) layers of the paper without the backing as it is that thin.

Ray
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My first Kozo attempt.
Sprayed with 3 coats of Glamor II really makes the colors pop.
Received 2 rolls from Amazon UK in 3 days. Cost was $270 for a 17 and 24" roll.
Mounted to a black/mahogany frame turned sideways so that I had a finished flat area on the top and the side.
Tomorrow will try several acrylic mounts.
« Last Edit: July 19, 2016, 04:00:45 pm by Dan Berg »
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Started with a 3M double sided tape. Had a little problem with that.
The paper was not perfectly flat and when I flipped the frame onto the print it had a small crease on one of the edges I did not like.(Not repositionable)
I took it off and used my Magic Mitre framers glue.
Sorry it is all I had but it did dry clear..
Will order some Acrylic Medium and also try the 3M tape again.
« Last Edit: July 19, 2016, 04:24:22 pm by Dan Berg »
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Ray R

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I have used some acrylic medium to stick the print to the frame.

I made my first backing frames from frame moulding, but to experiment I bought some pine, then gave it one coat and allowed it to dry before giving it a second coat.

Dan, I did wonder about spraying with Timeless but wasn't sure, after your comments I might give it a go.

Ray
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Some of my images with Kozo - experimenting to see what would look best with a light behind.
The disappointment is the long one in the foreground as I don't think it works at all with the light behind, but works without a light.

The small northern lights has a frame made from picture moulding, the others are made from 15mm x 15mm pine.

Ray
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I've received a roll of this paper from Amazon UK. Even after installing all the software updates for my P800 I don't see any media settings related to this paper on Windows. What gives, Epson? Is it a regional thing? I'm in Europe. At least I could download the paper profile from Gary's website.

My first attempt at stretch mounting would make a kindergarten teacher proud, heh. This will be interesting.
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