From: Ian Greant (ian@51north.com)
Date: 07/03/03-11:59:50 PM Z
Hi Loris,
I've used my spectral digital negatives on epson transparency for
cyanotypes, van dykes and gum..
Remember, if you are having density problems you can stack your negs.
Good luck!
Ian
>What is your printing process? Cyanotype? I once tried the spectral
>negative method on Epson Glossy Film to make an ordinary silver print -
>it was a disaster (Epson 890 printer + OEM inks). Perhaps I will have
>better luck with cyanotypes...
>
> > I've found it compares quite well with prints made from my
> > 4x5 film negs,
> > smearing wasn't a problems once I printed on the right side
> > of the media
> > and I've found them reasonably durable.
>
>Dye based OEM inks doesn't smear - I use third party pigmented inks for
>the moment (denser) and these are problematic on glossy media.
>
> > Hope this helps,
> > Cheers,
> > Ian
>
>Your good experience is encouraging: will definitely revisit the
>spectral negative method.
>
>Regards,
>Loris.
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