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Along with the introduction in the spring of 2002 of theEpson 2200 (2100), 7600and9600printers and theirUltrachromepigment inks, Epson also introduced two new papers. The first,Enhanced Matte,is simplyArchival Mattewith a new name. The second,Velvet Fine Art Paperis brand new.
This is a heavy and stiff paper that is ideally suited to making‚ what else‚ fine art prints.
Thespecsare... a weight of 260g/m2, with 19 ml thickness. It has an ISO brightness of 94%, and opacity of 96%. It is made from 100% acid free cotton rag. It comes in two sizes; 8.5X11" and 13X19".
Three Women‚ Toronto, 2002Leica M7 with Tri-Elmar @ 35mm. Fuji Sensia 200
Printing the Whiter Side
Epson advises that the proper side of the paper to print on is the "whiter side". Well, neither I nor anyone I've shown the paper to can see any real difference in whiteness between the print side and the back.
What I've found is that the best way to identify the print side is to rub the paper between the t...

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