EpsonPremium Presentation Paper MATTE (8.5x11 Inches, Double-sided, 50 Sheets) (S041568),Bright White

The media could not be loaded. I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to paint and I’ve recently decided to have a go at selling my art prints! Over Christmas, I treated myself to an Epson 8550 EcoTank printer along with this Epson Premium Presentation Double Sided MATTE Paper. The paper I purchased is in a pack of 50 sheets that are 8.5” x 11”. So far it has been working out wonderfully. I’ve been printing 8” x 10” on the paper so that I can also offer 8” x 10” Matting, but they also look great printed with no border. I’ve had no issues with smearing/smudging while printing borderless on the paper. The matting I’m using was also purchased on Amazon. I am extremely happy with the quality of the Epson paper and don’t think I will ever change! I’ve also heard that it’s best to pair Epson papers with Epson printers. My printer has a preset setting for Presentation Matte Paper so I just go with that every time and the colors come out vibrant and accurate to the original paintings. The paper is smooth, but sturdy. I’ve noticed a slight curl in some of my prints, but it’s no problem once they’re popped in a frame or between matting. Overall I love this paper and I’m excited to try out larger sizes!There are a few things that I have learned along the way when trying to create art prints at home.At first, my prints kept coming out much darker than the original painting and I hope these suggestions can help out fellow artists who have been running in to the same problem.• Take your photo of painting in INDIRECT but bright sunlight (this helps capture the colors better)• You will always have to edit your photo in some way prior to printing• While editing your photos, do it in a dim lit room with your computer monitor brightness at about 20-25% max• This step is crucial- Make sure your printer setting is set up to match the same paper. Ex, with Presentation Paper Matte, select matte setting.• I have found printing in AdobeRGb to work the best

I have been using this premium paper to make my own greeting cards for a few years, and I am a repeat customer.

I was shocked to find this paper is INCREDIBLE!BUT!~ I got a better sharper text by at least 50% printing it at regular paper cardstock setting! Sharper image the color isn't noticeably darker, it has a clarity that you would not believe set to standard paper! It says on the box to set it to presentation matte and the ultra setting etc but after really playing with it, don't. Just do the regular setting.The black text lost the 'weird yellow blur' it was printing and came out clear as a bell with 12 pt type. I had been fighting with the color scheme too and wah lah! It was the setting. I hope this helps someone using an Epson ET 15000 ecotank. That's what I use anyway, and it was Epson brand ink too, so I know it was not that. :D I will be using this paper for my professional children's science nature handbooks and really expect the satin matte to be welcomed because the colors just pop without the gloss. (Being a workbook they need to be able to write in it) the thickness is pretty thick, but that satin feel...I still sometimes grab a page just to feel it...am I the only one? Cheers!

Let me start off by saying that paper DOES matter. I've purchased over 6 different brands of paper not buying the epson paper first ( I just purchased the Epson ET-8500) What a learning experience... I finally purchased the epson paper and WOW!!!! seriously, I am so impressed... I was actually considering sending back my machine thinking there was something wrong with it...NOPE, it was just the other paper. and some of it was really expensive. I'm sold!!! I finally found my paper. When looking at the pink flowers the muted one is from a very expensive paper, the one next to it is the epson.

Great paper quality

The final result is beautiful, but there are caveats. For one thing, the paper is not recyclable, according the enclosed instructions; they direct that you follow your local waste disposal regulations when discarding. For another, if you follow their instructions, the paper is very fussy: No scuffing, scratching or touching the surface; may need to be loaded one sheet at a time; should be flattened after printing the first side; should be removed from printer immediately after printing to prevent sheets from sticking together or becoming blurred; and after printing, should dry for at least 15 minutes (among the many guidelines). Now, all this may be for maintaining museum-quality pristine-ness, and my experience, using the paper for greeting cards, was fine without totally following instructions, but I was fortunate in using a Canon printer that 1) has a direct-feed tray, so it loaded without a 180-degree bend (although I did use the supplied Loading Support Sheet as directed) and 2) has an ink drying time setting that waits for a period of time after printing each sheet. And I had a fan pointed toward the paper to further ensure complete drying.

I love this paper. As Libya’s you set your printer to the proper matte presentation setting, the color is exceptional. I use this paper for all my printed greeting cards. You cannot beat the price. If you buy this exact paper at Office Max, you are going to pay triple the price!

Functional, thickness is great, doesn't smear. Recommend.