Good Archival Inkjet Paper for Epson 1400?
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- deathtoprint
Hey QBN regulars!
I've recently purchased an Epson 1400 printer for up to 13 x 19 borderless prints.
I plan on making some art prints from digital more graphic design prints vs. photography.
I couldn't find a comprehensive review or options from a designers perspective, most reviews of papers for the printer are by photographers.
So! my question was, does anyone seem to know of a great paper line that is offered for inkjet printers (I know epson sells a line, but i've heard mixed reviews of those)
Was kind of hoping for advice from experience or people who have tried a certain type.
I'm looking for paper that is more poster based and thicker, more of a 80-100 lb weight paper.
Thanks
- Shawn
- ItTango0
ILFORD Galerie Classic Pearl is my favorite.
http://www.ilford.com/en/product…
- deathtoprint0
now that's what i'm talking about. I used to use ILFORD for black and white analog photo developing in high school. they definately make good stuff... thanks!
- utopian0
Epson PremierArt™ Canvas
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
- deathtoprint0
what kind of prints are you making with that paper? photo or art/design prints?
- deathtoprint0
UTOPIAN, does the epson premier art canvas paper have an actual canvas texture like you would find on a traditional painting canvas, as I would have to say I find that rather cheesy at times, because I wouldnt be printing reproductions of traditional mediums, but original digitals.
- deathtoprint0
ItTango, I see they sell a GALLERIE Graphic version of the paper you use, have you ever used that for graphic art prints or purposes?
- Nope. Just the photo range stuff for my photographs. But Ilford is serious business so...ItTango
- utopian0
^
Here are some specs on the Epson PremierArt™ Canvas.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/…
- deathtoprint0
Mr. Joshua Davis also pointed me in the direction of Hahnemuehle paper. Looks like what I was asking about, when it comes time to give it a trial run, i'll post my reviews... if anyone cares.. ;)
- bigtrickagain0
it's hard to tell about the archival-worthiness of papers isn't it? i mean, the paper manufacturers & the printer manufacturers can claim 50 years, 100 years, 200 years, whatever, but it's not like they'll be proven right or wrong until everyone working at the company in question is long dead.
that being said - i've been using this recently:
http://www.inkpresspaper.com/pro…albeit for photo prints, but it does look and feel delicious. thick and creamy and the colors from my epson 2200 look great on it.