Does anyone else have any suggestions?
I would really appreciate some more feedback.
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It depends on what paper I'm going to make the final print on. It's important (in my experience) to use the same ink (Matte Black or Photo Black; I print on an Epson 2400, which means one or the other) and a similar surface (because I need to get an idea of how highlights and shadow detail are going to look and the surface reflectivity of the paper is a major factor).
If I'm going to make the final print on a glossy paper, I make small work prints on Epson Premium Glossy or Kodak Professional Glossy. Both are much cheaper than my current-favorite PK-compatible papers (Pictorico White Film and Innova Fibaprint F-Type). For prints that will end up on matte papers, I generally make work prints on Epson Heavyweight Matte.
I know you're looking for general advice, but you need to experiment. Paper choice is a very subjective thing and what works for YOU in a print is probably NOT what works for me (or anyone else).
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Daniel Bell