Any tips for printing on SSMC ( and other matte canvas)

[John V.]

I have a set of still life stuff I'm working on printing which are all pretty dark, most info in the shadows. I've ran some prints and the colors are decent but it's like there's a dull cast over everything. Pretty similar to what an image looks like on screen when you're soft-proofing and have "show paper white" selected (but not THAT bad). I've never really figured out how to properly compensate for that... When I spray them, they will look better, but any tips on what I might be doing during soft-proofing to punch them up a little without messing with colors too much. Or is this just the way it is with matte canvas? Everything looks good on photo papers.

[TSJ1927]

Try an aqueous roll-on varnish.  Mid tones and shadows will "pop".  The varnish will decrease the light from diffusing on the matt surface.

[John V.]

well, ok.

[dgberg]

clarity+
proper sharpening
A semi gloss or higher sheen varnish. Either Timeless or Glamor II are good.
If you use a matte varnish it will look like its covered with wax paper. YMMV

[John V.]

Ohh. Clarity will be fun. I forgot about this. Thanks DB