Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper 50 Sheets, Printer Consumables, Peripherals and Monitors

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.

• 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.