Re: inkjet negs? - slow drying and unsharp details

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bmaxey1@juno.com
Date: 11/05/00-04:16:02 AM Z


>>But trying to print negs on transparent film, I had always the problem,

>>that dye doesn't dry fast enough, producing unsharp details and
>>leaving visible dye drops on the surface. I used Tetenal film and some
>>other brands I don't remember as well as fixed out lith film without
>>successes.
>>
>>Does anyone know how to solve this problem or is there a brand
>>(german market), which allows quick drying and producing sharp
>>details?

You might consider using products that are coated such as offered by
Dupont. You might also send e-mail messages to manufacturers of film
designed for ink jet printing and see if there are some recommendations
they can make. There are lots of manufacturers out there on the Web.

The goal is to find a coating that is compatible with the inks you are
using. If you are going to continue to experiment with fixed out films,
it goes without saying to be very careful and do not scratch or abrade
the surface. This will lead to defects. I can't find anything that meets
my standards, so I went back to photographic negatives and the good old
darkroom.

Good Luck

Bob


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