Volume 1 Number 4, August 1999 Photo-realistic, Fine Art and Archival
Solutions for Inkjet Printing Published by The Stock Solution; Royce
Bair, Editor http://www.inkjetArt.com/
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NEW - "SOMERSET PHOTO ENHANCED" WATERCOLOR PAPER HAS ARRIVED !!!
The long awaited, second generation of Somerset Velvet Radiant White is
now available with increased definition in the highlights, an expanded
color space, and smaller dot gain for increase resolution. Somerset
Photo Enhanced is your best reproduction choice when trying to reach
difficult colors at the edge of your ink's color gamut. The bright white
color, combined with superior ink holdout gives stunning results. For
crisp "photo quality" reproductions without sacrificing the luxurious
feel of real fine art paper, Somerset Photo Enhanced is the premium
paper choice. Somerset Photo Enhanced is a one sided hydroscopic coated
paper that reduces dot gain, which allows you to get superb photo
detail. If you like Concorde Rag and you want the same photo detail but
in a radiant white, Somerset Photo Enhanced is the paper for you!
Somerset Photo Enhanced also comes in rolls of 44 1/2" x 33 feet,
especially designed to work with the Epson 9000.
Jon Cone of Cone Editions recently wrote in the Epson-Inkjet discussion
group: "We printed on Somerset Photo Enhanced extensively at SIGGRAPH in
the form of 34" x 47" sheets. It is an awesome product that we are
really excited about. It's primary trait is it's uncanny ability to take
ink... as much as you can throw at it. We ran up to 400% inks on it,
without bleed, without mottle. The blacks were unlike anything I have
seen thus far on a paper with a coating. It still remained sharp. Linear
absorption."
Note: Somerset Photo Enhanced has been submitted to Dr. Henry Wilhelm
for longevity testing with Lysonic E inks. The distributor is
comfortable with a minimum 20 years as the estimated longevity until Dr.
Henry Wilhelm's results become available.
Somerset Photo Enhanced is priced the same as our Concorde Rag (about
$1.15/sheet in the 8.5" x 11" size). FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE AND ORDER
INFORMATION, GO TO:
http://www.inkjetart.com/wc/somerset_enhanced.html
10-sheet sample pack are available for only $12.78 (when you order
online), and shipping by U.S. Priority Mail (2-3 day service) is only
$3.75
ADVANCED PRINTER SETTINGS FOR REGULAR SOMERSET VELVET
Now that the "new kid on the block" (Somerset Photo Enhanced) has
arrive, don't dismiss the old, non-coated, watercolor papers. These old
standbys, like Somerset Velvet Radiant White, have a certain softness
(instead of the photo-crispness that comes with the coated versions)
that gives the image more of a "painterly" feel. And isn't this one of
the reasons an artist chooses a watercolor paper in the first place --
to get a special look that can't be obtained with "photo" papers?
(Besides that, the old papers are CHEAPER!)
To help you get the most out of these papers, we've put together some
easy to use "advanced" settings that will help to make your images "pop"
on regular watercolor papers, especially the regular Somerset Velvet. Go
to:
http://www.inkjetart.com/tips/somerset_instructions.html
...and be sure to visit the 2nd page for output examples using these
settings.
WWW.INKJETART.COM IS NOW FULLY "E-COMMERCE" READY
You can now order all of our many inkjet products online, using our
secure server. Ordering is easy, convenient (order any time of the
day), and it is very secure. Some products, like our Somerset Photo
Enhanced watercolor paper and our Concorde Rag are discounted an
additional 10% when you order online! Eventually, most of our products
will be discounted when you order online, vs. ordering by telephone or
ordering in person. We also offer online UPS shipper tracking of your
order!
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