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Which paper is right for you?
Choosing the right paper comes down to matching the
paper to what you’re printing. Keep these guidelines in
mind when selecting papers:
Finish: Glossy papers are perfect for photographs and
full-color graphics. Matte papers feature a soft, non-glare
finish that’s great for formal portraits and heirloom-quality
black-and-white photos. Matte paper is also good for
brochures. Semigloss and luster papers have a satin finish
that’s excellent for portraits, wedding shots and scenic
color images.
Thickness: Choose thinner papers (4 to 9 mil) for
most everyday printing. Use thicker papers (10 mil+)
for photographs, flyers and brochures.
Opacity: Opacity indicates how opaque a paper is.
The higher the opacity, the less likely an image can be
seen on the other side of the paper. Select a paper with
an opacity of 90% or higher for photos, and especially
for double-sided printing.
ISO Brightness: Brightness refers to how “white” a
paper is. Brighter papers produce sharper images, greater
contrast and more vibrant color. Choose a paper with an
ISO brightness rating of at least 84 for everyday printing.
For photos, go with an ISO brightness rating of at least 90.
Epson Ink Compatibility Chart
What Epson papers offer the highest
D-Max for the richest blacks?
Epson Premium Glossy, Premium Luster and Premium
Semigloss Photo Papers. They create highly saturated
prints by offering maximum ink coverage and a high D-Max
for deep, rich blacks and true photographic reproductions.
How are Epson Photo Papers similar
to traditional photo papers?
Epson Photo Papers have the same RC base as
traditional AgX photo papers.
Which Epson papers offer the widest color gamut?
Epson Premium Photo Papers offer the widest color
gamut for vivid color reproduction.
Why are Epson Proofing Papers better for proofing?
All Epson Professional Proofing Papers have a base
color that approximates printing stock, making it
easier to match colors on press.
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INK MEDIA FORMAT
PHOTO PAPERS ROLL SHEET
D U A Premium Luster Photo Paper • •
D U A Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250)* • •
D U A Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) • •
COATED PAPERS (GLOSS and SEMIGLOSS)
D U A Photo Semigloss Paper* •
D U A Photo Glossy Paper •
D Semigloss Paper Heavyweight •
D Glossy Paper Heavyweight •
D Posterboard Semigloss •
COATED PAPERS (MATTE)
D U A Enhanced Matte Paper • •
D U A Enhanced Matte Posterboard •
D U A Doubleweight Matte Paper •
D U A Singleweight Matte Paper • •
D Presentation Matte Paper •
D U A Photo-Quality Ink Jet Paper • •
D U A Watercolor Paper Radiant White •
PROOFING PAPERS
D U A Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte • •
D U A Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250) • •
K3 Proofing Paper Publication •
K3 Proofing Paper White Semimatte •
FINE ART PAPERS
D U A UltraSmooth
®
Fine Art Paper 250 gsm •
D U A UltraSmooth
®
Fine Art Paper 325 gsm •
D U A UltraSmooth
®
Fine Art Paper 500 gsm •
D U A Somerset
®
Velvet for Epson 255 gsm •
D U A Somerset
®
Velvet for Epson 505 gsm •
D U A Textured Fine Art Paper by Crane
®
225 gsm •
D U A Textured Fine Art Paper by Crane
®
425 gsm •
D U A Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper •
U A Canvas •
U A PremierArt
™
Water Resistant Canvas for Epson •
U A Piezo Pro
™
Matte Canvas for Epson •
SPECIALTY AND SIGNAGE MEDIA
D U A Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper •
D U A Enhanced Matte Posterboard •
*Also ideal for proofing applications
Application Recommended Epson Paper
Client presentations and comps
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Photo Semigloss Paper
that require folding
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Photo Glossy Paper
Color-accurate prints for
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Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte
prepress proofing
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Premium Semimatte Proofing Paper
Color-accurate prints for
ᮣ
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper
commercial photo proofs
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Photo Semigloss Paper
Color and landscape photos
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Any Epson Premium Photo Paper
Archival prints suitable for framing
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Any Epson Fine Art Paper
Black-and-white photos
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Premium Luster Photo Paper
and sepia-toned photos
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Premium Semimatte Photo Paper
Temporary or indoor signage
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Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper
ᮣ
Enhanced Matte Posterboard
D = Epson Photographic Dye
™
ink
U = Epson UltraChrome
®
ink and Epson UltraChrome K3
™
ink
A = Epson Archival
™
ink
K3 = Epson UltraChrome K3
™
ink only
EPSON PAPERSEPSON PAPERS
For the best possible
image quality, choose
Epson Professional Media
One of the keys to superior image quality
is choosing papers designed to work with
your printer. All Epson printers are
engineered to provide optimum results
when used with Epson media.
Only Epson media has been tested to
provide the quality and durability that have
made the Epson name synonymous with
excellence in digital printing.
So when you’re looking for ink jet papers,
look for Epson Professional Media. We offer
a wide range of specialty media for every
printing need. From high-end photo papers
to economical matte papers to professional
proofing papers, we’ve got it all.
Photographic papers
Available in a variety of surface finishes,
Epson’s Premium Photo Papers are noted
for their resin coating, 10-mil thickness,
unmatched print quality, and true photo-
graphic look and feel.
Coated papers (gloss and semigloss)
Epson Gloss and Semigloss Coated Papers
are ideal for brilliant, high-quality presen-
tation applications. They’re formulated to
meet the demanding presentation and
display requirements of the professional
graphics industry. We offer a wide selection
of products unparalleled in performance,
quality and value.
Coated papers (matte)
Epson Matte Finish Coated Papers are
perfect for nonreflective presentation and
display applications. We offer a wide array
of matte papers, from singleweight all the
way up to 1.2 mil posterboard.
Proofing papers
Whether it’s for comping or prepress, these
Epson Proofing Papers offer the highest
degree of image quality, color stability and
accuracy. Coated with exacting standards,
these papers display outstanding short-
term stability when used in conjunction
with Epson professional inks.
Fine art papers
Luxurious weight, texture and finish give
these 100% acid-free, archival cotton papers
a true museum-quality appearance.
Signage media
Durable and versatile, Epson Signage Media
easily handles the extreme requirements of
advertising, banner and point-of-purchase
display applications.
Epson Professional Media
Quality Counts
Epson’s line of professional ink jet
media is an integral part of our
award-winning professional printer
line. These specialty papers are
optimized with the print drivers,
ink and print head to deliver
exceptional results every time.
In addition, Epson’s quick-drying
media increases productivity, for
maximum profitability. For accurate
proofing, true photographic
reproductions, sharp graphics,
high-color presentations and crisp
text, Epson’s full line of professional
printers and media continues to
set the industry standard.
Paper surfaces and light reflection
NEED HELP
WITH PRINTING?
There’s a handy
“Print Assistant” button
in the printer driver of the
Epson Stylus
®
Pro 4800,
7800 and 9800 printers.
Once the Reference
Guide is installed, just
click the button to bring
up a knowledge base of
printing and maintenance
functions. The Print
Assistant button also
gives you quick access
to the Epson Web
support system.
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Paper Surface Magnification
Plain Paper Glossy Paper Resin-Coated Paper
Uncoated papers absorb ink, allowing
light to be reflected away from the
viewing eye.
Just like ink, the quality and surface of the media is critical to achieve the finest photographic output
Ink jet glossy papers are an
improvement, with coatings that
minimize dot gain.
For the finest-quality photographic results,
resin-coated media like Epson Premium
Photo Papers maximize the look, color,
and feel of traditional photography.