Photo paper
Jun 26, 2012 21:25:04 #
What do all of you use for photo paper. I print a lot of 8 1/2 x 11 pics . suggestions please.
Jun 26, 2012 22:10:38 #
For throwaway use, I use Staples glossy photo. For keepers/framers, I most often use Epson Pro Glossy 4*. I might use lustre, or matte, or canvas, or velvet, all depending on the job.
Jun 26, 2012 22:53:40 #
I usually match the paper maker with the printer maker, both matte and glossy. For run of the mill stuff, I use Staples.
Jun 26, 2012 23:51:56 #
For some reason I keep going back to the matte or satin papers! there are no real answers here, but I do agree with jerry, if you can afford to stay with printer maker papers for the keepers
Jun 27, 2012 00:08:22 #
I use Epson for most of the printing. I have recently tried Canson they make some nice paper. I also have used Ilford pearl and glossy with great results. Love my black and whites on Epson enhanced matte. gives them the old time feel.
Jun 27, 2012 00:19:56 #
Jun 27, 2012 00:26:26 #
Epson Premium Luster and Ilford Gold Fibre Silk are favorites on an Epson 3880.
Jun 27, 2012 00:40:28 #
Costco Kirkland Glossy Paper, 150 sheets runs about $18.00 plus tax. I've been using it ever since they started carrying photo paper, and love it.
Mike
Mike
Jun 27, 2012 01:12:46 #
renomike wrote:
Costco Kirkland Glossy Paper, 150 sheets runs about $18.00 plus tax. I've been using it ever since they started carrying photo paper, and love it.
Mike
Mike
Good and cheap. Some say that some Costco stores carry a semi-gloss or satin, would like to pick some up if I could find it. Also some say that it's made by Epson , which makes sense since most Costcos use Epson printers. But this is all hear-say, don't know for fact.
Jun 27, 2012 01:13:14 #
I've been using Kodak Premium Gloss for several years, but as Kodak switches to bankruptcy, I'm switching to Inkpress. I like it as much as Kodak, and the brightness index is a bit higher, and I like that, too. I also like the Ilford Gallerie Gloss paper. Don't care too much for matte or semi-matte.
Jun 27, 2012 01:37:50 #
Ilford, with a preference toward pearl finishes for final prints.
Kodak or cheapest for testing.
Kodak or cheapest for testing.
Jun 27, 2012 04:00:47 #
HP Advanced and Premium Plus (have HP printer). Viera Ink.
Advanced - cheaper for proofing. Fades.
Premium plus - finished product. For archival.
Office Max has Hp papers on sale 2 for 1 constantly.
Advanced - cheaper for proofing. Fades.
Premium plus - finished product. For archival.
Office Max has Hp papers on sale 2 for 1 constantly.
Jun 27, 2012 05:42:13 #
John345 wrote:
What do all of you use for photo paper. I print a lot of 8 1/2 x 11 pics . suggestions please.
I have been using www.photopaperdirect.com, A3 paper for a couple of years now. Great quality and cheaper than others.
Artistwally.
Jun 27, 2012 06:37:51 #
Log on to Redriverpaper.com. I have an Epson R3000 and tried most of the papers out there. I settled on Red River for quality....They have a sample pack to try...
Jun 27, 2012 06:53:59 #
CaptainC wrote:
Epson Premium Luster and Ilford Gold Fibre Silk are favorites on an Epson 3880.
Boy, Captain, you just "beat me to the draw"! I also own an Epson 3880 and Premium Luster and Ilford Gold Fiber Silk are both super papers for starters. But as far as I am concern, I have gravitated to the Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper. Download the ICC profile "EPSON 3880 SP EFP PK 2880 v1.icc from epson and use this icc profile for printing on the 3880 and the results will be simply stunning!
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.