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> On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:06:36 +0000, Dudley Hanks wrote:
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>> Greetings,
>>
>> I've printed a few BW shots with a 600dpi HP Laserjet on glossy paper,
>> and people seem to think they look like retro '50s prints. Of course,
>> the feedback hasn't come from serious photogs, just a few friends and
>> relates.
>
> I'm surprised that works at all. I do recall attempting to print to
> glossy photo paper on a Lexmark laser several years ago - it flat did
not
> work - nothing adhered. Are you using something other than normal glossy
> inkjet photo paper?
>
>
>>
>> In a past thread, I noticed that an Epson inkjet with multiple
>> cartridges was recommended for serious artistic work, but I'm wondering
>> what some of the more dedicated BW guys (or gals) think about the
>> results one gets from a mono laser printer.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Dudley
>
No, don't use inkjet paper. What you need is glossy laser stock. It's a
bit different than photo paper in that it's kind of like a stiffer version
of glossy magazine pages. But, hey, once it's mounted, who can tell?
Give it a try if you like and let me know what you think.
Good Luck,
Dudley
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