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Somerset
Photo Enhanced — A one-sided hydroscopic coated paper giving wide color gamut results and has low dot gain. Longevity testing with Lysonic E inks indicates images printed with this paper will only last 3-4 years. Available in Velvet, and Textured versions. 225g for both in sheet form, 255g in rolls. Sizes: sheets to 17x22"; 24" and 44" rolls. The 44" rolls are optimized for the Epson 9000.
Velvet Radiant White — One of the whitest art papers for inkjets, with a medium textured vellum surface. Tested with the Lysonic ink set to last 65-75 years before fading. 250g sheets, 330g 46x35 sheets, and 300g rolls. Sizes: cut sheets to 46x35"; 42" and 60" rolls with 2-3" core.
Weber Valentine/Val-Hues
Heavy Weight Photo Glossy 170 — A photo quality stock, 8 mil, 170g. Can be printed on the back (text b/w). Universal paper can be used with both dye and pigment inks, in inkjet, dye-sub, and laser printers. Non-archival paper, ideal for presentations and proofing. ISO 90 brightness. Sizes: cut sheet to 17x22"; 8.5", 11.875", 13" and 17" rolls.
Super Heavy Weight Glossy 206 — Heavier version of Glossy 170. 10mil, 206g. Sizes: cut sheet to 17x22"; 8.5", 11.875", 13" and 17" rolls.
Super Heavy Photo Glossy 773 — A heavy weight RC photo gloss paper, 13mil, 240g. Shiny high-gloss finish. 92 brightness. Fair archival quality. Compatible with dye and pigment inks. Sizes: cut sheet tot 17x22"; 8.5", 11.875" and 17" rolls.
Heavy Weight Dual Side Glossy 750 — Two-side coated stock that can be printed both sides. 10 mil, 185g, 90 brightness. Non-archival. Cut sheets to 17x22".
Xtreme Gamut
Charles Berger, the inventor of Xtreme Gamut paper, is a strong believer in using gelatin as the major component of the inkjet receiving layer. These XG papers will provide vibrant wide gamut images with a longevity of 50-55 years when matched with XG dye-based inks (gloss media, 4-color prints).
XG Gloss Xtra White — Similar in feel to Epson Photo Quality Glossy paper. Sheets are 7mil white polyester base, and rolls are 9mil. Best with Xtreme Gamut inks, and not recommended with pigment inks. Sizes: standard cut sheets to 46x35"; 36" and 50" rolls.
XG Satine Xtra White — A satin-matte watercolor stock for a "fine art" look and feel. 100% cotton base, 245g sheets, 325g rolls. Sizes: standard cut sheets to 17x22"; 36", 44" and 50" rolls.
XG Satine Natural White — A more natural color sheet provides a warmer canvas-like color. . 100% cotton base, 245g sheets. Sizes: cut sheets to 17x22".
XG Zephyr Semi-Matte — A 9mil semi-matter finish paper that works best with 4-ink printers. Sizes: cut sheets to 17x22".
XG Reflection — A 9mil fiber base, 206g paper. Extemely smooth, and provides fast drying and water resistance. Sizes: cut sheets to 17x22".
*Note: the majority of longevitiy tests mentioned in this article are sourced from reports and reviews from Henry Wilhelm, Wilheim Imaging Research (see sidebar), unless indicated otherwise.
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SIDEBAR:
Test Sampler on the Life of Digital Image Inks and Papers*
American Inkjet Pinnacle Gold Epson Inks for Epson 9000:
on Pinnacle Gold enhanced watercolor paper: 36-40 years.
on Arches cold press paper: 28-30 years.
on Somerset Velvet paper: 8-10 years.
American Inkjet Pinnacle Gold Iris Inkset on Iris printer:
on Somerset Velvet paper: 65-75 years.
on Arches cold press paper: 60-70 years.
on Arches for Iris paper: 30-34 years.
on Iris Canvas: 24-28 years.
Canon BJC-6000/7000 with photo inks and photo paper: 1 year.
Encad GA Dye-based inks on Encad Q1S photo glossy paper and Q1S canvas: 1-2 years.
Encad GO Pigmented Inks on Q1S photo glossy and canvas papers: 100+ years.
Epson Photo Quality Glossy White Film, printed on Epson 3000 with standard Epson inks: 2-3 years.
Epson Stylus Photo 870/1270 with Epson inks:
on Epson matte heavyweight paper: 24-26 years.
on Epson premium glossy photo paper: 9-10 years.
on Epson photo paper: 6-7 years.
Epson Stylus Photo 2000P (pigmented archival inks) on Epson papers:
100+ years; 200+ years potential.
Kodak EI LightFast Dye-based Inks for Encad Novajet Pro and Kodak LFP printers:
on Kodak EI glossy vinyl adhesive materials: 110+ years.
on Kodak EI photorgraphic glossy print paper: 75-80 years.
on Kodak EI photographic matter print paper: 52-56 years.
on Kodak EI economy semi-glossy print pager: 24-28 years.
on Kodak EI self-adhesive print paper: 11-13 years.
Ilford Archiva Dye-based innks for Encad Novajet on Ilford Ilfojet photo glossy paper:
70-80 years.
Iris Graphics Equipoise Inkset on Iris printer:
on Arches cold press paper: 32-36 years.
on Somerset Velvet paper: 20-24 years.
Hewlett-Packard Dye-based inks for HP DesignJet 2500/3500CP:
on HP Studio canvas: 14-16 years.
on Arches hot press paper: 6-7 years.
on HP high-gloss photo paper: 6 years.
HP Pigmented UV inks for DesignJet 2500/3500CP:
on Arches hot press paper: 200+ years.
on Legion Waterford DI paper: 200+ years.
on HP studio canvas: 140+ years.
on HP heavywright coated paper: 100+ years.
Lysonic E inks for Epson 3000 4-ink printers:
on Luminos Lumijet premium tapestry x: 120+ years.
on Arches cold press paper: 50-55 years.
on Somerset Velvet paper: 25+ years.
on Epson photo paper: 4-5 years.
Roland Pigmented Inks for Roland Hi-Fi Jet Printers:
on Legion Concorde Rag, natural white: 120-130 years.
The sampling of display-life predictions here were derived from accelerated glass-filtered flourescent light fading tests conducted at 75^F and 60% RH and are based on the "standard" indoor display condition of 450 lux for 12 hours per day employed by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. Copr. © 2000
*Source: Years of Print Display Before Noticeable Fading Occurs. For Members of the International Assoc. of Fine Art Digital Printmakers. Distributed at the March 1999 IAFADP Meeting in New York -- updated June 20, 2000.
Paper Glossary
a short list of common fine art paper terms
© 2001 Christopher Simmons
Acid Free — Papers that are without acid in the pulp, with a pH of 7.0. Most Epson papers have a pH of 5.8.
Caliper — Indicates thickness of the paper. 0.017 inches is also referred to as 17 point or 17 mil.
Dye Inks — The molecules in dye-based inks are spread out, so tend to fade more quickly. The dye dissolves in water like sugar does in water.
Laid Stock — Papers which show lines running through the sheet when held to the light. Papers with a "grid" pattern in the sheet, resulting from the pulp resting against wires on the paper-making mould screen. Lines are closely spaced running parallel with the grain of the sheet.
Mil — Millimeter. Used to indicate the thickness of the paper stock. A higher number is can indicate also indicate a thicker surface coating and/or the ability to retain more ink laydown. See Caliper.
Giclee — A digitally produced fine art print.
GSM — Grams per square meter (Grs/m2). The gram weight of a square meter of paper (estimated). Aids in determining the "weight" of the paper stock, particularly with fiber based papers.
Grain — Direction of fibers in paper sheet. Long grain describes fibers running parallel to the long sheet side. Short grain runs parallel to the short side.
Pigment Inks — It is possible to get more "color" into pigments than into dyes and so are more vibrant than dye. Pigmented ink particles tend to settle into the tiny fibers that make up the paper. As the ink drys, the pigment particles get stuck in the fibers and the pigment does not dissolve completely. Pigment inks last longer than dye-based inks (see dye-inks).
Wove Stock — Wove papers are those which show no "laid" lines running through the sheet when held to the light.
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Resources
IAFADP - International Assoc. of Fine Art Digital Printmakers
http://www.IAFADP.org/
Wilheim Imaging Research
www.wilhelm-research.com
Kodak Inkjet Papers
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/inkjet/
Find books about fine art papers:
Information believed accurate at time of writing but is not guaranteed, and is subject to change by the manufacturer.
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