I like getting the best product (quality) for the $$. I have found there is a significant difference with the quality of my prints if I do NOT use Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy on my Epson Printer. My photos printed are frequently commented on by others for their quality of print. Others are shocked my photos are printed at home, on an inexpensive Epson Printer (Photo R280) using Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Paper.
I do not know how this paper works on other printers. Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper, 50 Sheet, 8.5 X 11 Inches
I'm a photojournalist using the new Epson Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper in my Epson printer. Surface gloss and image reproduction appears nearly identical to the old version Premium Photo Paper--maybe a bit more neutral instead of cream color. The big improvement is that it uses a heavier paper stock: 79 lb vs. the old 68 lb. This gives a more solid, professional feel to your prints and photo business cards and less chance of texture bleed-though on mounted prints. Good stuff!
This Epson Photo Paper is heavy, as good photo paper should be. My photos come out looking great. A bit higher priced than average but you have to pay it to get paper heavy enough to feel like a photo that has been professionally developed. I do recommend it if paying more is not an issue. You will like the quality of the paper in spite of the cost. I have only bought it from Amazon so have no idea what it costs at other stores but I would say that you will find the lowest price for it at amazon since they usually are always the best place to find the lowest price available, especially if you have the "Prime" shipping. You do have to add in the shipping cost and that can sometimes add an outrageous amount when buying from an independent Seller.
Alphia Larkins
I took a chance and picked up a pack of this paper at my local Office Supply store--the price was a bit off-putting, but now I'm hooked. I use a dirt-cheap Brother MFC printer that is normally very touchy about what kind of paper it will take. No problems with this stuff though, it's thick enough to be a suitable print but not too the point of causing a paper jam. The best aspect, however, was that this stuff is incredibly art friendly. By and large I am printing digital paintings as opposed to photographs, and this paper seems remarkably good about being messed with once it's out of the printer. Cuts with two swipes of the xacto, mounts easily, and doesn't curl.
The only downside is the dry time. This paper comes out of your printer wet and smelly. While you don't really have to wait the recommended 24 hours, you'd better leave it alone for at least several, and be warned: even after 24 hours, it's not foolproof. Don't be in a hurry, and keep your fingers off this stuff. I've had prints smudge under my fingers even 48 hours after the fact. But matted and put into sleeves, or framed, it's fantastic and I've never had any issues with prints once they were safely nestled in the portfolio. Wonderful paper...if a bit smelly. :D
I am a serious photographer with many years of experience. In the past, I used HP Premium Plus Photo Paper most of the time. My printers are HP Deskjet and Dell P513 Inkjet. With both printers, with RGB, 400 dpi, and Leter size paper, this Epson paper is much better. The color is deeper and dries faster. The price is also comparable to Hp papers. The Amazon price is even chaper than HP papers I buy at local stores.
I liked to make notecards, usually two on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of matte paper, because I didn't think I could fold glossy paper without it cracking, and writing on the back side of the paper resulted in smears, no matter how long I waited for the ink to dry.
Today I discovered that this paper folds flawlessly and that I could write on it with an instant drying Sharpie Ultra Fine Point marker.
Of course, there is the small matter of the faint "Epson" printed on the back of the paper, but what I'm going to do for my notecards for Christmas is print the text on a smaller piece of paper and tack that to the inside of the card.
Although it's Epson paper I prefer using my Canon IP6700 printer - I get great color from it just by choosing Photo Paper Pro and in Photoshop "Printer Manages Colors". With my Epson R800 the prints are almost always too dark and I have to jump through hoops to make all sorts of settings. The Canon also prints way faster.
I bought first another brand with the same features, but they absolutely have nothing in common.
The Epson paper works perfectly for photo printing, while the other brand jammed and the results were not as good. - Photography - Professional - Epson - Photo Quality Paper'
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