Favorite epson paper for photos

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What are people's recommendations on paper for the best photos? I
really like the nicely textured not-too-glossy look of some prints
I've seen from professionals. I'm about to purchase an Epson 4800, and
I think there's a deal where they give you $300 of paper for free
after a rebate, so I want to choose some great paper.
 
DeanB said:
What are people's recommendations on paper for the best photos? I
really like the nicely textured not-too-glossy look of some prints
I've seen from professionals. I'm about to purchase an Epson 4800, and
I think there's a deal where they give you $300 of paper for free
after a rebate, so I want to choose some great paper.
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I've recently gotten an Epson 2400. The Ultra Premium Presentation Paper,
Matte is better than the Premium, which is better than the Photo Quality,
which is better than plain laser jet paper. In other words, get the best
level!

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For dye base Epsons use Ilford Gallerie Classic Pearl

For pigment base Epsons use Ilford Gallerie Smooth Pearl
 
DeanB said:
What are people's recommendations on paper for the best photos? I
really like the nicely textured not-too-glossy look of some prints
I've seen from professionals. I'm about to purchase an Epson 4800, and
I think there's a deal where they give you $300 of paper for free
after a rebate, so I want to choose some great paper.
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Large computer stores have that hard-bound sample book of all the Epson
papers, with great photo's on each sample.

The salesman told me that Epson only ships those sample books to dealers.


I tried ordering that sample book directly from Epson.

Stupid me, @#&!*# Epson sent me a sample book all right.

Blank papers in book, no photos. Grr

Mark-



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P.S. - A lot depends on how the print will be viewed.

In a setting where you can control the illumination 100%, you can get by
with using the glossiest of papers, for blacker blacks and brilliant
colors.

Anywhere else, you have to worry about reflections off the print.
 
Large computer stores have that hard-bound sample book of all the Epson
papers, with great photo's on each sample.

The salesman told me that Epson only ships those sample books to dealers.

I tried ordering that sample book directly from Epson.

Stupid me, @#&!*# Epson sent me a sample book all right.

Blank papers in book, no photos. Grr

Mark-

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P.S. - A lot depends on how the print will be viewed.

In a setting where you can control the illumination 100%, you can get by
with using the glossiest of papers, for blacker blacks and brilliant
colors.

Anywhere else, you have to worry about reflections off the print.
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So something more matt would be better for inside photo albums? I
think thay shiny prints don't make for good reading, since the light
is almost always reflected to you from in front when viewing an album.
 
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