Having just bought a Epson7890 and needing a paper change I am daunted by the huge selections of papers out there, and as I can't seem to find a sample pack for the Epson papers I am interested in, I would like some thoughts.
I print a lot of smaller images at reasonable prices , and need roll paper that comes in under 15 cents for a 5x7 print. From my recent reading it seems that matte and semi gloss paper works best with ultrachrome inks and I also like the look of a flatter paper. I have stuck with Epson papers in the past as the longevity testing seems to be with Epson ink and paper combo's.
My short list is Enhanced Matte, Premium Lustre and Semimatte papers, but if anyone has a favorite other than these I would like to hear about them.
The second related question is : Are the canned Epson profiles as good as it gets for Epson papers/printers, or is it worth getting a custom profile?