Re: Epson Stylus Photo & Paper Options?
Peter Marshall (petermarshall@cix.compulink.co.uk)
Thu, 05 Mar 1998 19:55 +0000
In-Reply-To: <34FE4683.AA59C687@xtra.co.nz>
> Bob Hayes wrote:
> I just got my Epson Photo printer and am very pleased by the quality.
> I'd
> like to hear other inkjet printer users opinions on paper. I've only
> printed out a few sheets. What conventional or watercolor type papers
> have you used and how do the outputs compare?
>
> Hi, Bob
>
> We've not long had our Stylus Color 800, and have had good results using
> Bockingford, in either 150g or 300g. The internal sizing seems to stop
> most of the 'bleed' of dark areas.
>
> We use the high quality 1440dpi, super microweave setting with
> brightness up and contrast down to get some really nice effects. In
> particular, infra red shots taken on overcast days work well.
>
I've also used Bockingford. I found a very noticeable improvement with it
on surface sizing with gelatin. Some other papers work even better - such
as Fabriano Artistico.
Peter Marshall
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