thought of the day 5 8 2008

For artists and photographers seeking a flat matte surface, Epson Enhanced Matte Paper is the ideal choice. This bright, white paper is perfect for images that do not require gloss. It yields highly saturated images, while maintaining excellent highlight and shadow detail. Professional photographers, digital artists and amateurs alike will find Epson Enhanced Matte Paper a remarkable choice for any project.

Heavyweight Paper – 10 mil (250gsm)

Flat Matte Finish

Our classic matte poster paper received a lightfast permanence rating of 76 years under glass and 110 years with UV filter, from the Wilhelm Imaging Research Institute.

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper offers the highest gloss level of any Epson resin coated photographic paper. Producing vivid life-like images that rival those of traditional silver halide prints, the ultra glossy finish, coupled with a 10 mil thickness and extremely wide color gamut, make this paper a favorite among discerning photographers. Its instant drying and non-cockling characteristics make use, handling, and display of the finished output trouble-free. It creates highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and high D-Max for true photographic reproductions. This paper can also be easily laminated to provide protection from light and moisture.

Heavyweight Paper – 10 mil (250gsm)

Full Gloss Finish

Our premium photo glossy paper received a lightfast permanence rating of 85 years under glass and 98 years with UV filter, from the Wilhelm Imaging Research Institute.

Somerset Velvet is a delicately textured fine art paper engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. It has always been the first paper choice among serious artists and printmakers dating back to the 1700’s and the days of handmade paper. Somerset Velvet is 100% cotton, acid-free paper with luxurious weight, texture and finish that truly delivers museum quality appearance.

Heavyweight Stock - 19 mil (250gsm)

Velvet matte finish

Somerset Velvet Fine Art paper received a lightfast permanence rating of 62 years under glass and 128 years with UV filter, from the Wilhelm Imaging Research Institute.

Artists and professional photographers require true archival print media in a variety of weights and surface textures for their digital fine art and photography. Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper is a 100% cotton hot press paper that is coated on both sides and is not only acid, lignin, and chlorine free, it is also pH buffered with calcium carbonate for a true archival sheet. This paper is engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible.

Heavyweight Stock - 15 mil (250gsm)

Ultra smooth matte finish

UltraSmooth Fine Art paper received a lightfast permanence rating of 108 years under glass and 175 years with UV filter, from the Wilhelm Imaging Research Institute.

Wedding and portrait photographers have traditionally used luster paper for their photos. This popular surface is now available to digital printmakers via Epson’s Premium Luster Photo Paper. This instant drying paper produces vivid, lifelike images that rival those of traditional silver halide prints. Premium Luster Photo Paper delivers highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and a high D-Max for true photographic reproductions. Its 10-mil RC base gives prints a photographic feel, and keeps the paper cockle-free. Ideal for use with all Epson Inks.

Heavyweight Paper - 10 mil (250gsm)

Satin Finish

Our premium photo luster paper received a lightfast permanence rating of 71 years under glass and 165 years with UV filter, from the Wilhelm Imaging Research Institute.

Torchon by Hahnemuhle, is an acid free cotton rag watercolor paper with a parchment or pastel paper surface. Especially suitable for reproductions of oil, watercolor and pastel paintings. The printed side of this paper has been specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation. The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance. Common applications include: fine art reproduction, business cards, greetings cards, post cards, novelty applications, certificates and presentation prints for display purposes.

Heavyweight Stock – 285 gsm

Ultra-Matte parchment finish

This is a smooth bright white 100% rag based paper specifically designed to meet the need of photographers or artists using digital photographic output. The heavier 308 gsm paper provides the weight of an art paper with a smooth calendared surface, which picks up every detail captured in the photograph. The coated side of this paper provides excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation. The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance.

Heavyweight Stock – 308 gsm

Ultra-Matte smooth finish

FineArt Pearl 285gsm is a triple coated, lignin free, 100% alpha-cellulose paper. The result is an age resistant paper with a surface that is remarkably similar to a traditional silver gelatin double-weight photo paper. Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl proved to be significantly superior in D-Max, white point and surface structure.

Heavyweight Stock – 285 gsm

Satin/Pearl finish