Photo Paper :: Best value for money?

Swakoo · 17th April 2005

I just tested photo printing on my recently purchased photo printer (Canon ip3000) with the provided sample photo printing.. nice..

wonder whats the recommended paper out there for printing? or just stick to canon? where to purchase for a bette rprice? any recommendations?

dragos · 17th April 2005

not really much diff.....paper is just paper...just go for the gsm...

buy the cheapest one.

HippingHippo · 17th April 2005

Canon printers comes with profiles for their photo papers. So for more faithful color reproduction, using Canon photo papers would be a better bet. If you like something cheaper, I find that Konica papers are not bad too

xray · 17th April 2005

Originally Posted by HippingHippo

If you like something cheaper, I find that Konica papers are not bad too

Konica papers are good. But I don't like the glossy paper they sell. Colours fade very fast. Lustre is better.

satan_18349 · 18th April 2005

Originally Posted by dragos

not really much diff.....paper is just paper...just go for the gsm...

buy the cheapest one.

Not really, try using Hp photo paper and you'll get drastic results and waste of $ and ink. get your paper from Cp, they will give a small 10% discount automatically...

Swakoo · 18th April 2005

konica is good huh

yah the canon-paper reproduction thing sounds logical..

satan_18349 · 18th April 2005

Try the Oyama laminating sheets too (available at CP too, comes in 2type of matt, glossy finish)), good for protecting your pics...

ST1100 · 18th April 2005

Canon has good printers but Epson rules when it comes to paper range.

i use mainly Epson Archival Matte, A4 and A3, on my Canon inkjet. The 'matte' profile for Canon works well with EAM.

photobum · 18th April 2005

If you need a thorough knowledge on papers and which is best for which printers. Visit www.injetmall.com. They sell these papers too if you have a credit card.

Swakoo · 18th April 2005

hmm you guys print your own photo regularly huh

i seldom, usually bring to shop but just looking for solutions that i can print adhoc basis... for those 1 or 2 shots

photobum · 18th April 2005

Originally Posted by Swakoo

hmm you guys print your own photo regularly huh

i seldom, usually bring to shop but just looking for solutions that i can print adhoc basis... for those 1 or 2 shots

I used to print off my Epson Photo Stylus 2000, but I let the lab does it now. It is so much cheaper and definitely more archival.

If you decided to use a lab, my advice is to find a good reputable lab and maintain good relationship with the people there. You will be surprise how much privillege they can give you. I use Fotohub at Beach Road. I know the people there when they were RGB Color.

grantyale · 18th April 2005

Kodak now produces its Ultima ColorFast paper. According to reviews it dries reasonably fast and color is good. Kodak claims that this paper, when used with canon or hp ink, lasts over 100 years in normal room condition without protection.

Snowcrash · 19th April 2005

Originally Posted by ST1100

Canon has good printers but Epson rules when it comes to paper range.

i use mainly Epson Archival Matte, A4 and A3, on my Canon inkjet. The 'matte' profile for Canon works well with EAM.

So where to get EAM cheap/reasonable price?

17th April 2005	#1
Swakoo Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 197	Photo Paper :: Best value for money? I just tested photo printing on my recently purchased photo printer (Canon ip3000) with the provided sample photo printing.. nice.. wonder whats the recommended paper out there for printing? or just stick to canon? where to purchase for a bette rprice? any recommendations?

17th April 2005	#2
dragos Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Apex Circle Posts: 1,360	not really much diff.....paper is just paper...just go for the gsm... buy the cheapest one. __________________ http://www.apexcircle.com Paranormal @ http://hellgates.com/

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HippingHippo Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 274	Canon printers comes with profiles for their photo papers. So for more faithful color reproduction, using Canon photo papers would be a better bet. If you like something cheaper, I find that Konica papers are not bad too

18th April 2005	#6
Swakoo Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 197	konica is good huh yah the canon-paper reproduction thing sounds logical..

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satan_18349 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: hell 極樂世& Posts: 1,505	Try the Oyama laminating sheets too (available at CP too, comes in 2type of matt, glossy finish)), good for protecting your pics...

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ST1100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore, Bedok Posts: 1,801	Canon has good printers but Epson rules when it comes to paper range. i use mainly Epson Archival Matte, A4 and A3, on my Canon inkjet. The 'matte' profile for Canon works well with EAM.

18th April 2005	#9
photobum Deregistered Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,080	If you need a thorough knowledge on papers and which is best for which printers. Visit www.injetmall.com. They sell these papers too if you have a credit card.

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grantyale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pioneer Posts: 1,395	Kodak now produces its Ultima ColorFast paper. According to reviews it dries reasonably fast and color is good. Kodak claims that this paper, when used with canon or hp ink, lasts over 100 years in normal room condition without protection.