Ryuji, said...
>
> I'm ok with having two or more components of drydown, some due
> to
> increase in density of image-forming particles, and some others
> due to
> other optical changes to the binder or the substrate.
[EJ Neilsen]
Yes, exactly like the paper fiber sticking up; some more for printer X and
less for printer Y.
>
> Commercial papers have surface created on gelatin overcoat or
> gelation
> with matting agent, and they are different from raw exposed
> paper fiber.
> In my hand coated paper, I see "dulling" in highlights and
> drydown in
> shadows, although I size my paper heavily with gelatin, and my
> emulsion
> also contains gelatin. Drydown can be reduced by using minimum
> gelatin
> that is very well hardened. If I use more gelatin with not
> enough
> hardener, drydown is more noticeable.
[EJ Neilsen]
I would not be surprised to see different surface quality (relating to
apparent Dmax)to also be based on water supply that prints are washed in and
how they are dried.
Eric
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