First, the only media your inks are archival on are the 2 photo papers from HP. You can coat everything else to try and stave off the effects of ozone and uv, but it will only delay the inevitable.
That said, some great prints can be made. Try these: HP Smooth Fine Art Q8732A-this is the Hahnemuhle Photo rag with an updated coating for the Z line, typically $112 for 24x35' HP Satin Baryte paper--launched Oct 08, this is an amazing stock for BW photo work $135 for 24x50' pn CG803A. This stock is the one your inks will give the best black density on of the three listed. HP Matte Litho--great affordable stock developed for, you guessed it, making litho quality prints Q7937A typically $82.00 for 24x100 Also look at the Xrite ColorMunki for making custom profiles and dialing in your monitor at the same time. $399.00 and worth every cent in print quality differnece. Beats stock profiles hands down and no comparison for stocks that profiles dont exist on, which is pretty much everything for a 130. Good luck with the show Peter Inshaw president Plotter Pros, Inc 1068 The Alameda Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95126 408.299.0680 x12 408.299.0676 fax 408.930.8040 mobile www.PlotterPros.com
