Re: Proofing Papers for ISO Coated Offset Contract Proofs
Re: Proofing Papers for ISO Coated Offset Contract Proofs
- Subject: Re: Proofing Papers for ISO Coated Offset Contract Proofs
- From: Joseph Yates <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:27:16 -1000
- Thread-topic: Proofing Papers for ISO Coated Offset Contract Proofs
Title: Re: Proofing Papers for ISO Coated Offset Contract Proofs
Terry
Thanks so much for reply on the Proofing papers – helps to hear from those who already have gone through the process.
Any Recommendations for ISO Coated / Fogra Proofing Papers - without Optical Brighteners?
First off, why the insistence on no optical brighteners? Chances are, if you're printing in the USA and your printer is using their "house" gloss coated paper, it's going to have optical brighteners most likely, on the order of b*-2 to -4.
Mainly because I use the iOne specto without the UV filter and thought it be better for getting accurate results with the linearization / re-linearization / profiling of a non OBA proofing paper.
Epson Proofing Paper Semi Matte
No Optical Brighteners – have a roll on the way to test
Despite it's name ("Commercial" proofing paper), it's more like a SWOP #3 paper. Dead neutral in terms of a*/b* but noticely yellow compared to most commercial gloss coated papers currently in use. Not a good paper in my opinion and too thin for some folks (lots of "show-through" when placed on top of another proof/press sheet).
Are you referring to the Epson Proofing Paper White SemiMattte ( S042002) or the Epson Proofing Paper “Commercial” SemiMatte?
As they seem to have different specs:
White SemiMatte – ISO Brightness 90 / 10 mil / 96 Opacity
Commercial SemiWhite - ISO Brightness 88 / 6.5 mil / 91 Opacity
I ordered some of the White SemiMatte as it seems to be brighter and thicker than the “commercial” version.
GMG ProofPaper SemiMatte
FOGRA Certification - No Optical Brighteners
Awesome paper, one of the best. Personally I lean towards the GMG Satin 230 as it's slightly bluer and matches more the reality of typical gloss coated papers.
Add to your list...
Mid-States ProofLine Press White and ProofLine White Satin.
Personally, I like the White Satin 230 (a*0/b*-3) but the Press White is slightly more neutral. I've used both the White Satin 230 and 190 papers and it performs awesome on Epson Ultrachrome inks.
Thanks for the recommendations – I will check out the GMG and Proofline papers upon your recommendations.
Joseph Yates
Pacifica Island Art, Inc.
Maui, Hawaii
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