TMY-2 Backing Paper Gloss

[Andrew O'Neill]

The last time I bought this stuff was about ten years ago. I am aware they Kodak went through some issues with their backing paper, and rectified it with this new stuff I have before me. I was pretty surprised when I first cracked open the foil to see this shiny stuff looking back at me, and even more surprised after I loaded the developing tank and flipped the lights on to see the shiny black side. Is this some special coating to prevent ink offset? Anyways, the negs look great!

 

[MattKing]

Yes and Yes.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

By the way, the negs in the tray are 4x5 Rollei, just in case of confusion...

 

[mshchem]

I think Kodak "killed the beast" . If anyone knows coating it's EKCo. A elegant solution. I think you could let this stuff sit in a hot car and it would keep the ink where it's supposed to be.

 

[Sal Santamaura]

I think Kodak "killed the beast" . If anyone knows coating it's EKCo. A elegant solution. I think you could let this stuff sit in a hot car and it would keep the ink where it's supposed to be.

Are you suggesting that Kodak purchases the backing paper uncoated and coats it itself? That seems doubtful to me. More likely is that the paper vendor supplies it ready to use.

 

[mshchem]

Are you suggesting that Kodak purchases the backing paper uncoated and coats it itself? That seems doubtful to me. More likely is that the paper vendor supplies it ready to use.

No I don't know how Kodak receives the paper. I too doubt it's coated by Kodak. I wouldn't be surprised if Kodak decided to not rely on vendors, and developed the clear coat in one of their own labs. Right down to coating material for testing. I don't know.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Well, whatever they did, good on them for putting in the work to hopefully solving this issue.

 

[MattKing]

As I understand it, the solution involved all parties - Eastman Kodak, Kodak Alaris and the backing paper supplier/printer. And it was very challenging. And the knowledge of how it was done is considered an important trade secret.