EPSON 8.5" x 11" Velvet Fine Art Paper-20 Sheets

Product Description

Artists and photographers require a variety of media surfaces for their professional work. Epson is proud to introduce its first cotton paper for the desktop market, Velvet Fine Art Paper. With a base that is 100% cotton rag, buffered and acid free, this paper is coated with our popular Enhanced Matte coating, giving exceptional color gamut and high D-Max. The velvet surface is a favorite of photographers and artists alike, offering a unique museum quality feel. Combining impressive fine art cotton with Epson technology has created a paper that will be a classic for years to come.

• Acid free base to preserve fine art and photos
• 100% cotton rag for archivability
• Bright white surface for excellent color reproduction
• Highest D-Max of all cotton papers
• 260 gsm weight for durability
• Enhanced 1440 dpi printing for high quality output
• Dries instantly for easy handling
• Lightfastness
  Over 100 years - EPSON Archival Ink
  Over 40 years - UltraChrome Ink
  10 years - Photographic Dye Ink
  - Light fastness ratings are based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Light fastness only estimates the life of the ink, not the media.
• Archivability
  Excellent
  - Buffered cotton base ensures archivability
• Mounting
  Recommended
  - Use rag board or other high quality, acid free mounting materials
• Lamination
  Not recommended
• Resistance to water
  Fair
  - Bleeding occurs with incidental water contact.
• Ink Drying
  Immediate (less than 30 seconds)
  - Ink is dry to the touch after printing. However, it takes 24 hours before it cure and becomes durable.
• Handling
  Use Gloves
  - Use gloves when handling the paper to avoid smudges and fingerprints on the printing surface.