How to get samples of different Epson printer papers?
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5 replies
Posted by Jeremy Week on March 28, 2007 at 2:13 PM
Hi All,
I'm a new member to this group, and must say that I'm impressed by
the photography skill demonstrated by this group. Looking forward to
meeting you at a get-together.
So on to my question...
I'm looking to purchase an Epson 3800 wide-format printer. But am not
sure of what paper types I'll be happy with. It seems like Epson does
not provide a sample pack of all their papers for one to try out. And
I hate to buy 50 sheets of paper to find out I don't like it.
So any ideas of how I can get samples?
When I've had printing done for me by other folks, I think the paper
they used was Epson Premium Luster. Which I liked very much.
Some other Epson papers that may be interesting to me are :
Epson Velvet, Enhanced Matte Archival Fine Art
Epson Premium Glossy, Resin Coated
Epson Premium Semi-Gloss Photo
Epson Premium Luster E, Resin Coated
and there are a bazillion others as well.
I'd appriciate any feedback if you have used these papers, and what
works well for you.
Thanks,
-Jeremy
Posted by Nat Coalson on March 28, 2007 at 2:43 PM
Jeremy-
Cood call on the 3800; you'll have a great time and get great results.
For paper samples (and purchasing in bulk) check out
Between these two I've found really no need to look anywhere else.
As for papers, you should check out some other brands too:
Hahnemuhle PhotoRag, Torchin and Pearl
Crane Museo and Museo Silver Rag
Arches Infinity
Moab Entrada
You can get sample packs of these too.
Don't forget to get a profile for any paper you use. If you really want to dial in the color for your specific printer and paper combination, I make custom profiles for $25 each.
Have fun!!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 28, 2007 at 2:43 PM
I use Atlex also. Prices are great and I have never had a problem. Only issue can be delays since I believe they are headquartered out of Florida so shipping sometimes takes alittle while. I have also used Provantage (thanks Scott B) for Epson Enhanced Matte (EEM) as I have found their prices on 13x19 EEM to be among the best out there.
I agree with Nat about profiling papers and also provide custom paper profilng with my Gretag EyeOne Photo System with Profilemaker for $25 per profile. For the shindig Kalin, Scott B and I did a bunch of paper comparisons with EEM and Epson Premium Luster against custom profiles I put together. Profiles really kept the prints very consistent and accurate to their original drum scans.
Discussion
5 repliesI'm a new member to this group, and must say that I'm impressed by
the photography skill demonstrated by this group. Looking forward to
meeting you at a get-together.
So on to my question...
I'm looking to purchase an Epson 3800 wide-format printer. But am not
sure of what paper types I'll be happy with. It seems like Epson does
not provide a sample pack of all their papers for one to try out. And
I hate to buy 50 sheets of paper to find out I don't like it.
So any ideas of how I can get samples?
When I've had printing done for me by other folks, I think the paper
they used was Epson Premium Luster. Which I liked very much.
Some other Epson papers that may be interesting to me are :
Epson Velvet, Enhanced Matte Archival Fine Art
Epson Premium Glossy, Resin Coated
Epson Premium Semi-Gloss Photo
Epson Premium Luster E, Resin Coated
and there are a bazillion others as well.
I'd appriciate any feedback if you have used these papers, and what
works well for you.
Thanks,
-Jeremy
Cood call on the 3800; you'll have a great time and get great results.
For paper samples (and purchasing in bulk) check out
http://www.inkjetart.com/
http://www.digitalartsupplies.com
Between these two I've found really no need to look anywhere else.
As for papers, you should check out some other brands too:
Hahnemuhle PhotoRag, Torchin and Pearl
Crane Museo and Museo Silver Rag
Arches Infinity
Moab Entrada
You can get sample packs of these too.
Don't forget to get a profile for any paper you use. If you really want to dial in the color for your specific printer and paper combination, I make custom profiles for $25 each.
Have fun!!
Welcome, Jeremy! You will like the 3800.
Inkjet Art offers a number of paper sample packs here - including some Epson:
http://www.inkjetart.com/samples.html
Examples:
www.atlex.com
S041405 Epson Ultra Premium Luster Photo Paper 10 mil - 8.5x11 - 50 sheets - $24.56
www.inkjetart.com
S041405 Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Letter 50 $38.99 $35.00
www.atlex.com
S041341 Epson Enhanced Matte Paper 10.3 mil - 8.5x11 - 50 sheets $11.42
www.inkjetart.com
S041341 Epson Enhanced Matte / Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Paper letter (8.5x11) 50 $16.00 $15.20
I agree with Nat about profiling papers and also provide custom paper profilng with my Gretag EyeOne Photo System with Profilemaker for $25 per profile. For the shindig Kalin, Scott B and I did a bunch of paper comparisons with EEM and Epson Premium Luster against custom profiles I put together. Profiles really kept the prints very consistent and accurate to their original drum scans.
RichieV