Epson 13x19" Premium Luster Photo Paper-50 Sheet

Wedding, portrait and school photographers have traditionally used luster paper for their photos. Now Epson offers this popular surface paper, Premium Luster Photo Paper, to digital printmakers.

This instant drying paper produces vivid, lifelike images that rival those of traditional silver halide prints. Premium Luster Photo Paper delivers highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and a high D-Max for true photographic reproductions. Its 10-mil RC base gives prints a photographic feel, and keeps the paper cockle-free. Ideal for use with all Epson Inks.

Like all of Epson's innovative media, this paper is engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. As always, EPSON supplies guarantees EPSON quality.

Features

Highest color gamut available for vivid color reproduction

RC paper base for actual photo prints

Luster E surface finish

Enhanced 2880 dpi printing for the highest quality output

Dries instantly for easy handling with Epson inks

Compatible with Dye, EPSON Archival™ and UltraChrome™ ink

10 mil thickness for a durable photographic feel

Feature - Gas fastness
Performance - Excellent with EPSON Archival Ink and UltraChrome Ink, poor with dye-based ink.
Additional Comments - With regard to dye-based images, lamination greatly increases gas-fastness.

Feature - Dark Storage
Performance - Good
Additional Comments - Prints stored in photo albums in protective sleeves will remain stable.

Feature - Resistance to water
Performance - Good
Additional Comments - Bleeding does not occur with incidental water contact. However, this paper is not recommended for use in wet conditions.

Feature - Ink drying time
Performance - Immediate (less than 30 seconds)
Additional Comments - Ink is dry to the touch after printing. However, it takes 24 hours before it cures and becomes durable.

Feature - Lamination feasibility
Performance - Hot lamination or cold lamination
Additional Comments - Top surface texture may cause uneven adhesion with the film.