Prints & papers Reading time: 2 min
Epson papers: photographic, cotton and canvas
Epson offers photographic papers and Fine Art media. Premium, Traditional and Cotton describe different surfaces: use the full product name to choose accurately.
Traditional Photo Paper
The 325 g/m² Traditional Photo Paper aims for a look inspired by traditional photographic paper. Its satin surface and thick base give it a pleasing feel in the hand. It can suit a photograph where you want a distinctive photographic finish without the appearance of a strongly textured art paper.
Photo Premium and satin photo 260
These names describe families used in our presentations. Epson offers glossy, semi-gloss, lustre and semi-matt surfaces. Weight alone is not enough to identify them. We confirm the exact product for your size and desired finish. For an album, portfolio or framed print, also consider handling and lighting.
Fine Art Cotton: white tone and texture
Fine Art Cotton Smooth and Textured ranges offer cotton papers. “Smooth” indicates a smoother surface; “Textured” a more noticeable texture. “Bright” and “Natural” distinguish the white tone. You are choosing both texture and the base against which colours will be seen. Natural white can support a soft mood; brighter white changes the impression of highlights.
Epson canvas
Canvas is a woven medium, chosen together with its finish and mounting. It offers a different presentation from a print behind glass. The texture remains visible, and stretching requires extra margins for the sides. Distinguish the visible image size from the size needed for production.
Is an Epson paper automatically Digigraphie?
No. Digigraphie combines requirements for equipment, ink, paper and identification. The Epson name on a paper is not enough to qualify the complete print.
Your questions
Does Bright mean the print will look brighter?
It primarily describes the white of the base. The result also depends on the file, printing and the light in which the print is viewed.
Can I compare surfaces at the studio?
Yes. Samples let you judge the differences more accurately than a photograph of paper on a screen.