Widening Options

The goal is standard grades of photo-based papers that can be used in different printers with the same results, as with bond paper. Currently, manufacturers publish compatibility charts of specific media in combination with specific inks and printers for optimum quality.

"It can be very confusing," admits Susan Seeler, Kodak product manager for wide-format ink-jet products. Her company alone offers 27 photo-based substrates from 24˝ to 60˝ wide.