ian moore Posted January 28, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 28, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I scan my slides and prints using a Nikon Coolscan 5000 and then print on a Epson R2400. I have always used Epson papers - premium semi gloss,glossy and velvet. Are the Ilford papers better than the Epson or should I stick with the Epsons as they are designed to be used with the Epson printers? Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B&W Posted January 28, 2007 Share #2 Posted January 28, 2007 With my R2400 I use and love: Luster Double-Sided matte paper (very smooth) Heavyweight matte paper All from Epson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted January 28, 2007 Share #3 Posted January 28, 2007 IMO the Ilford papers are similar to the Epson. Personally I use Hahnemuhle William Turner for matte prints and Crane Museo Silver Rag for everything else. Yes, they are expensive but if you show your prints they are worth every penny. In the past I've used Moab Entrada and it is a nice less expensive alternative to others, but you have to order directly from Moab. Interesting article in the current issue of Photo Techniques on printing with Epson, Crane and Hahnemuhle papers - check it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
strick Posted January 28, 2007 Share #4 Posted January 28, 2007 My experience: If you like more the Epson or the Ilford Papers, is simply a matter of taste. I'm preferring the Ilford Smooth Pearl Paper over the Epson semiglossy. But as a matte paper, I like very much the Epson Archival Matte. Best, Greg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&W Posted January 28, 2007 Share #5 Posted January 28, 2007 My experience: If you like more the Epson or the Ilford Papers, is simply a matter of taste. I'm preferring the Ilford Smooth Pearl Paper over the Epson semiglossy. But as a matte paper, I like very much the Epson Archival Matte. Best, Greg I don't like the surface of the Archival matt - try the Heavyweight or the double-sided and you'll see what I mean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flatfour Posted February 2, 2007 Share #6 Posted February 2, 2007 In my opinion most printer manufacturers try to tie their printer to their own papers and create profiles which clearly work best with their inks and papers. Our college Epson was hopeless with HP or Ilford paper but excellent with Epson papers. My HP9180 is only at its best with HP advanced photo paper, and the difference is considerable. The only paper which seems to work with most printers is Hanemhule. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbyers Posted February 2, 2007 Share #7 Posted February 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I scan my slides and negatives on a Coolscan 9000 and then print them on the Epson 2400. I have found my B&W images print beautifully on Ilford's Galerie Smooth Pearl paper using Epson's ABW mode. The generic profile from Ilford for this printer does a good job but I had a custom profile made which is noticeably better when I use this paper for color prints. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilerdoc Posted February 8, 2007 Share #8 Posted February 8, 2007 The Hahnemuhle Fine Art Pearl is superb. Crane Museo Silver Rag is a close second. Innova made/makes a Fiba Grade that's very heavy weight and silky surface. All are pretty pricey, so it's for your best stuff. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrogers Posted February 8, 2007 Share #9 Posted February 8, 2007 I never liked gloss inkjet paper until Museo Silver Rag (my favorite) and Hahnemuhle Fine Art Pearl (a close second). I wish both were just a little less reflective. My favorite matte paper is still Hahnemuhle Photo Rag. I use some other matte papers when their surface suits a particular photo. Clyde Rogers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbrun Posted February 12, 2007 Share #10 Posted February 12, 2007 I shoot Velvia, scan on the Nikon 9000 and print on the Epson 4800. Premium Luster is a wonderful paper for both BW and color, especially rich in contrast and give color a bold punch. For a muted and textured print nothing beats the Velvet Fine Art, in my opinio. It is expense, but for the special print, well worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haris Posted February 12, 2007 Share #11 Posted February 12, 2007 I use Ilford Muktigrade Iv Rc and starting FB (finally got washer)... Oh, sorry, you talk about inkjet papers, I thought this is film forum... Joke... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 12, 2007 Share #12 Posted February 12, 2007 I'm with you Haris. Still the best way to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canfred Posted February 12, 2007 Share #13 Posted February 12, 2007 While we are discussing printing papers , I would like to state Portriga is without any dought the finest paper ever. It had to be discontinued because cadmium was used is the coating. Manfred Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 13, 2007 Share #14 Posted February 13, 2007 Good film went the same way when they reduced the silver content. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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