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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: disneytoy on June 21, 2022, 03:02:39 pm

Title: Anyone use Epson Semimatte Photo Paper"
Post by: disneytoy on June 21, 2022, 03:02:39 pm

Hello!

I have a client who does not like my standard Premium Glossy. I have cotton fiber papers but don't think he will be happy with the dark blacks he usually prints. In searching I found Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper. I have never used or seen this paper.

Any thoughts on how it renders blacks? What is the surface like?

Thanks

Max

Title: Re: Anyone use Epson Semimatte Photo Paper"
Post by: tastar on June 22, 2022, 10:04:19 am

One of our customers uses Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte - S042118 - for printing photography and loves it. I believe that his images are always color and he prints with an Epson 3880. He likes the smooth surface, the non-glare finish and prefers it over Epson Luster. I would guess that it would be similar to the Epson Semimatte Photo Paper.

Tony

Title: Re: Anyone use Epson Semimatte Photo Paper"
Post by: disneytoy on June 22, 2022, 02:04:42 pm

Thank you, I will look into this paper for my client.

Title: Re: Anyone use Epson Semimatte Photo Paper"
Post by: Ernst Dinkla on June 25, 2022, 10:09:23 am

Quote from: disneytoy on June 22, 2022, 02:04:42 pm

Thank you, I will look into this paper for my client.

The Proofing White Semimatte has no or very little OBA in its structure so although it has a high white reflectance the white is warmer  (Lab 97.2 0.3 1.3) than the Premium Semimatte shows (Lab 94.7 -0.5 -3.5). Advantage of the Proofing White is that the white base is more color stable in time.  I have no idea whether the Semimatte textures are indentical, printed or unprinted. Never used the Premium.

Met vriendelijke groet, Ernst

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