I am interested in types of paper to print on my Epson 2880

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I am interested in types of paper to print on my Epson 2880. I am currently using Red River Ultra Pro Satin. What would be the next step up for printing color and black & white? Please identify if the paper is neutral or warming or otherwise ...

thanks!

~ edd

[venchka]

I bought all of Red River's sample packs including 13x19. I can't make any of their paper print right.

I can make Moab Entrada Natural Rag 300 print very well.

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Wayne:

Did you use their printer profiles (downloaded from their website)? I have used Red River Ultra Pro Satin with good success on Epson 2200, 2400, and now 2880. The North Lake Photography classes use the paper to good effect as well.

~ edd

[venchka]

Yes I did. And used Epsons settings. Nothing worked right for me. The Moab Entrada worked like a charm.

[jeffkohn]

Hi edd,

Are you wanting to stick with glossy/semi-gloss papers that use Photo Black, or matte papers?

Semi-Gloss: I like Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta. It's a bit on the warm side. I've also heard good things about Canson-Infinity's new baryta paper. If you want something with higher gloss and a very smooth surface, Harman Glossy FB AI might fit the bill.

Matte/Rag: Hahnemuhle Photo Rag is a popular choice. Lately I've been using Crane Museo Max which has the deepest blacks of any matte paper I've tried. Moab Entrada has a pretty loyal following, although I've never really used it.

Inkjet Art and Shades Of Paper both have good selection/prices, including sample packs of some of the papers.

[Murph]

Jeff has made some great suggestions, I would just like to add my 2 cents to the Moab Entrada, I really like it a great deal, and it printed well for me on my 2400 printer.

Originally Posted by jeffkohn

Hi edd,

Are you wanting to stick with glossy/semi-gloss papers that use Photo Black, or matte papers?

Semi-Gloss: I like Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta. It's a bit on the warm side. I've also heard good things about Canson-Infinity's new baryta paper. If you want something with higher gloss and a very smooth surface, Harman Glossy FB AI might fit the bill.

Matte/Rag: Hahnemuhle Photo Rag is a popular choice. Lately I've been using Crane Museo Max which has the deepest blacks of any matte paper I've tried. Moab Entrada has a pretty loyal following, although I've never really used it.

Inkjet Art and Shades Of Paper both have good selection/prices, including sample packs of some of the papers.

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Thanks so much! I will look into all y'alls suggestions immediately ...

I would still be interested in other suggestions as well!

~ edd

[venchka]

Apparently, Moab paper is made in the USA. That means a lot in my book.

Thanks for the confirmation Murph.

ADDED LINK. If it's not in here, you don't need it.

http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum...alk-again.html

[Murph]

For some reason Moab just works for me on either of my Epson printers. I really like the 300 gsm Entrada, it has a sweet look.

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Thanks for the Link to the old thread, Wayne!

[venchka]

You're welcome.