Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>Good paper is expensive. In fact, the best paper (for many subjects)
>produces wonderful results, is quite expensive, and sucks up the ink as
>well :-). It's Ilford Fine Art Paper. 

I'm told that Ilford no longer sells this paper but that it is available
from Hahnemuhle as "William Turner" paper. I just bought some from
inkjetgoodies.com and it certainly looks and feels exactly like the Ilford
stuff. I'll report back after I've printed on it.

>It's a textured watercolor-type
>paper with a wonderful feel and look, and it prints beautifully on the
>Epson six color printers. It sells for over two dollars a sheet in
>letter size, but it's worth every penny. Other than that one paper, the
>Epson professional papers are superior to everything out there -- at
>least when used in an Epson printer. You'll also find that the color
>cast of papers can vary widely. I frequently have to go back to my
>original scan and rework it in PhotoShop before I can print it on a
>different paper. But that's all part of the fun of inkjet printing. Oh,
>a belated happy birthday as well.
>Paul


-- 
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robertstech.com

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