Generally it's best to use the paper sold by the printer manufacturer
because they try to optimize them to work together. For example, HP and
Epson inkjet printers use very different approaches and swapping papers
around doesn't work particularly well. Even HP's own PhotoSmart
printer/paper system is entirely different from their other inkjets.
OTOH, I've had good results using Canon brand paper with both Epson and HP
inkjet printers. So there are exceptions.
For those of us not fortunate enough to own a printer that can use the
special archival inks (Lysonic, etc.) the best results may be had using fine
watercolor paper from Arches or another good maker. Hot press paper has the
smoothest surface and is most capable of resolving fine details without
bleeding. But I've been satisfied with cold press paper.
Lex
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From: "Mike Cormier" <ronaldcormier@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [OM] Print paper question
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 17:04:02 ADT
In as much as I'm sure this has probably been beat to death...
What type of paper would anyone recommend for prints (both B&W and color)
that will give a good rendition of the negative and has the best
characteristics not to fade after a few months...
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