...can make the difference between ordinary and great looking prints. How do you choose the right paper for your photos ?
 
As a general rule, the more paper costs, the better it is. Photo papers have a special coating that speeds up ink drying  and
prevents unwanted "bleeding". As a result, better coating usually means a higher quality (and more expensive) photo. Paper
is generally graded according to the quality of this coating, as "everyday", "premium", "professional" etc. Each manufacturer
has their own grading and, but these are the main three groups. 

Photo  papers  come  in different  thicknesses or weight usually measured in  grams per square metre (GSM). The higher the
number, the thicker the paper (and usually more expensive). Check your printer manual for a maximum paper thickness your
printer model will accept.

Photo paper is available in matt, semigloss, gloss and ultragloss so you can achieve different effects  with your  photographs.
Some printer models don't like feeding high gloss paper and may require manual assistance to prevent paper jams.

To get the best from any photo paper, you have to change the printer settings to suit. If you don't, your printer doesn't know
that you are using different paper. Most printers have settings for many different paper types and finishes as well as for print
quality that you want. Check your printer documentation for what settings you should be using. Don't worry, if the paper you
want to use is not on the list, just select the setting that matches your paper description the closest. If you want to use HP
premium glossy paper, for example, in your Epson printer, select "Epson gloss paper" or "Epson premium gloss paper" from
the paper type menu. Try several settings and few different paper grades and paper brands to find the best combination, that
suits you and what you are doing. Avoid "cheap" stuff sold at supermarkets and junk shops, it's mostly rubbish. 

Note: We only post 100x150mm (postcard size) photo paper. A4 is too problematic to post.   

Select your paper below... 
If you need help finding the right paper, or for more information on printer settings, please   contact us.