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Post by whippet on Oct 24, 2017 13:20:59 GMT
Can anyone tell me which photo paper uses most ink - gloss or matt?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2017 18:52:24 GMT
I use Canon printers which apparently use less ink for gloss than matte. I believe it is because a matte paper will absorb more ink because of the lack of a coating like gloss.
Of course other printer makes could be different.
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Post by hmca on Oct 24, 2017 19:11:52 GMT
I think the same holds true for Epson printers. Actually, I think that holds true for most printers.
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Post by whippet on Oct 25, 2017 14:36:12 GMT
Thank you both. I got matt because I prefer matt paint to gloss.  It was only when I got home, I had the thought that ink may seep more into it than gloss. One of these days I will learn to ignore a 'bargain' !!! Yes, my printer is a Canon, too. |
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 25, 2017 17:31:12 GMT
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Post by Bailey on Oct 25, 2017 21:26:56 GMT
Matte paper will generally use more ink than gloss but whether it is really significantly more I am not sure. How much more will also depend on the print quality setting in your printer. Just as a side note, which may or may not be of interest, gloss paper has a higher colour gamut than matte (can print more colours accurately). Both matte and gloss have their pros and cons. Lustre (semi-gloss) is a good compromise for many. I tend to use gloss, primarily because of its larger gamut.
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 26, 2017 9:52:14 GMT
Right paper for the right job. I use Matte when I print greeting cards and my Christmas letter (or any letter where I include photos).
I don't quite know where my preference for Semi-gloss for scrapbook layouts came from, but I really prefer it over Gloss.
BTW - I believe Luster and Semi-gloss are two different things. Luster has a tendency to have a softer look than Semi-gloss. But, then again, it probably depends on the manufacturer who may use the terms interchangeably. It's hard to find a commercial printing site that has what I would call a true Semi-gloss.
Matte comes in different weights. I use the heaviest weight for greeting cards and bond paper weight for letters. Careful, though. The packaged greeting cards tend to be kinda flimsy and don't make a great greeting card. Watch the weight of the paper. And realize if you don't get pre-folded cards, you will need some sort of scoring tool so your fold is crisp. Most paper cutters have an optional "blade" to score and the do a great job.
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Post by whippet on Oct 26, 2017 11:12:55 GMT
I was beginning to think that I had spelled matt wrongly. Seems to be another of those words which changes when crossing the pond. I still can't get used to writing programme as program.  Thank you cats4jan and bailey for your input. I am doing notecards, and framed pictures for the charity I support. So, quality is the most important thing. Bailey. Just seen your 'lurker' comment. Nice to see you posting now.  |
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 26, 2017 18:24:51 GMT
I haven't put matte prints under glass. I don't know how they do. Maybe you can do a test of different papers to see which you prefer, since I assume, ultimately, your buyers will want to frame your work.
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Post by whippet on Oct 26, 2017 18:31:46 GMT
I have just this minute printed off the Creation verse.
I am amazed at how it has turned out. It is absolutely stunning.
I am waiting a while before I put it under glass.
I was going to frame the greyhound saint picture, too. But, I think that is better as a smaller size. So I am going to laminate it instead.
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