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05/06/2004 06:39:46 AM · #1 |
I am trying to find a really good, heavy weight, ink jet photo paper, something with a light texture maybe? I wondered if you smart guys out there would have any recommendations for me. Thanks in advance!!! :o)
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05/06/2004 06:57:28 AM · #2 |
I would go with the Ilford Galerie Classic Pearl. Is a great paper right out of the printer, but much better if you profile your printer for it (depends on your printer and if you can find a profile already available. ). I just finished recalibrating it for my i9100 and iOne calibrated monitor, and the results are awesome. I am lookig at Legion (has profiles for a lot of Epson printers on their site) papers right now and the Ilford classic glossy now. Legions look good also with good results.
Depending on your printer, there are groups on Yahoo that have great information and what to use (inks, papers, etc.).
Good Luck
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05/06/2004 09:15:00 AM · #3 |
Thanks for the info. Any other suggestions?
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05/06/2004 11:28:59 AM · #4 |
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05/06/2004 11:30:34 AM · #5 |
Kodak and Canon make some great paper for Inkjet printers. Check them out.
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05/06/2004 11:46:51 AM · #6 |
| Just like Tracy (dacrazyn) said, go for the ILFORD. I've used several types of the Ilford and they are very professional looking. I've also used Epson, Kodak, Canon, HP etc. and the Ilford I thought was much better than the rest. I've got an old Epson 740 and one of the newer Epson (forgot the model) printer and also a Lexmark printer (I work three jobs) - the Ilford paper works well with all of them. As Tracy said, as long as you calibrate the printer, you'll be in good shape. |
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05/06/2004 12:03:50 PM · #7 |
Laurie
For printing at home:
I generally use the Kodak Premium high gloss photopaper for 8x10's.
I usually get a good price on the 50 sheet pack for just around $30 at Fry's.
For 4x6 prints I generally use either the Epson or Canon high gloss photo paper. You can buy the Epson 4x6 in a 100 sheet pack for around $13.00 and the Canon 120 sheet pack for around $14.00.
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05/06/2004 05:07:12 PM · #8 |
I've been in love with Epson's Premium Luster Photo paper... yummy yummy!
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05/06/2004 05:51:30 PM · #9 |
Thanks for all your help, guys. I will experiment with the ones you've told me about. :o)
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05/06/2004 05:54:47 PM · #10 |
Make sure you select the photo paper mode or what ever type of paper your are printing on.
Don't make too many prints on the home printer so I usually forget to change it.
Message edited by author 2004-05-06 18:17:05. |
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05/06/2004 06:15:07 PM · #11 |
Depending on your printer, again, it is not a bad idea to have it print at the slowest speed it can (quiet mode, etc.) that way you don't get the pooling. Kodak's paper are infamous for pooling with alot of Canon's (why I don't like the paper).
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05/06/2004 06:17:04 PM · #12 |
My HP (I don't remember the model #) has a pooling problem of its own, but I looked and I've been using a Kodak paper. Maybe it's been the paper all along and not the printer. I can say I have learned something new today!
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05/06/2004 06:20:57 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by laurielblack:
My HP (I don't remember the model #) has a pooling problem of its own, but I looked and I've been using a Kodak paper. Maybe it's been the paper all along and not the printer. I can say I have learned something new today! |
I don't use a photo printer but my HP, also pools with Kodak paper, more when it's in the incorrect mode. |
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