Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet features the most recent HDR (High Dynamic Range) coating. It is what Ilford calls "Touch Dry" straight from the printer. This is a heavyweight based paper that produces excellent color that is quite sharp.
| Finish | Pearl |
| Dimensions | 11 x 17" 27.94 x 43.18 cm |
| Weight | 290gsm |
| Opacity | 99% |
| Thickness | 11.5mil |
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I have used this paper for several years, in all cut sheet formats from 4x6 up to 13x19, in my Canon 5000 Pro. I've always been very pleased with the results -- the paper is semi-gloss; its finish resists fingerprints and other marks, and also inhibits distracting surface reflections. Image crispness seems very good to me -- the print option to select is "High resolution paper"; and the paper's weight is extremely pleasing, with a good, solid feel. The paper is not inexpensive, but in my view it's very well worth the price.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
For outstanding prints this is a great paper.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
The Inkjet Printer papper is great and the best part it was shipped right away. It was well wraped. It was easy to order on line and B&H keep informed on the status of the shipment, os I know day it would be on my door step.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
Heavy quality paper. Like the final product of color and sharpness.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This is a great quality paper at a decent price. Nice contrasty blacks and a real heavy traditional photo feel.
Very happy with it so far!
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
takes the ink flawlessly from my Epson pigment printer. Great colors. I'm selling alot of pictures using all epson smooth pearl!
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
good quality & fast shipping
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I am a professional photographer and want only the best paper for my images. This paper by Ilford is a consistent paper for top color, true blacks and a great professional feel. My customers love it.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I have mostly used 100% rag matte paper in the past but decided to give this paper a try. this paper is fairly heavy weight which I like. The best feature is the brilliant color with very accurate print making with their excellent profile available on their website at no cost. They have the profile on this paper for a wide variety of printers. The print is dry when it emerges from the printer, no smearing. Using their profile the print looks just like the lcd screen, a big asset.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This paper has a surface that appears to be the same as the old Silk surface paper I used in the darkroom. It works excellently with my Epson R1900 printer, comes out absolutely dry and has a brilliance which is just like glossy, but more elegant.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I don't have the best printer in the world, and this paper allows me to make better prints than I have in the past. The size is not the thing that makes the paper superior, it is the pearl texture that others have mentioned. It removes that sheen from the photo and adds depth to the final print.
The only thing I have to say that is bad about this is that you want to print more photos, and at a little more than a dollar a sheet that can get pretty expensive pretty quickly,
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I use the Galerie Smooth Pearl paper for portraits shot both in my studio and in outdoor environments. The results have been outstanding and customers have loved the color and texture. Also there are no worries about fingerprints either.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This paper has the textural quality of the old fiber based classic pearl black and white papers. The Smooth Pearl paper has a real sense of elegance.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
Great for both color and black and white.I like the photo paper realness.[...]
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This paper gives out amazing print quality. Its less reflective than any of the other photo paper brands i've used.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
The Galerie paper works beautifully on my Epson printer and comes in sizes not found in the Epson line. 11 X 17 is a perfect size paper for the not so large prints.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This paper gives a matte appearance rich in color. I purchase 8.5X11; 11X17, and 13X10. Good buy at B&H.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
The most versatile paper at a low cost. I don't know what else can be said. We use it for everything...
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
Use this paper for frameable photos and photos that may be handled a lot.
The print quality equals super premium gloss paper in colors and clarity.
I don't have to put gloves on to handle it -- hard to scratch and dries instantly.
NOTHING bad to say about it!
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I use it to print out all my snap shots. This paper has a great tonal range and nice surface. I would highly recommend this paper for most of photo printing purposes!
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I have used this paper for several years, in all cut sheet formats from 4x6 up to 13x19, in my Canon 5000 Pro. I've always been very pleased with the results -- the paper is semi-gloss; its finish resists fingerprints and other marks, and also inhibits distracting surface reflections. Image crispness seems very good to me -- the print option to select is "High resolution paper"; and the paper's weight is extremely pleasing, with a good, solid feel. The paper is not inexpensive, but in my view it's very well worth the price.
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
For outstanding prints this is a great paper.
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
The Inkjet Printer papper is great and the best part it was shipped right away. It was well wraped. It was easy to order on line and B&H keep informed on the status of the shipment, os I know day it would be on my door step.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
Heavy quality paper. Like the final product of color and sharpness.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This is a great quality paper at a decent price. Nice contrasty blacks and a real heavy traditional photo feel.
Very happy with it so far!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
takes the ink flawlessly from my Epson pigment printer. Great colors. I'm selling alot of pictures using all epson smooth pearl!
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
good quality & fast shipping
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Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I am a professional photographer and want only the best paper for my images. This paper by Ilford is a consistent paper for top color, true blacks and a great professional feel. My customers love it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I have mostly used 100% rag matte paper in the past but decided to give this paper a try. this paper is fairly heavy weight which I like. The best feature is the brilliant color with very accurate print making with their excellent profile available on their website at no cost. They have the profile on this paper for a wide variety of printers. The print is dry when it emerges from the printer, no smearing. Using their profile the print looks just like the lcd screen, a big asset.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This paper has a surface that appears to be the same as the old Silk surface paper I used in the darkroom. It works excellently with my Epson R1900 printer, comes out absolutely dry and has a brilliance which is just like glossy, but more elegant.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I don't have the best printer in the world, and this paper allows me to make better prints than I have in the past. The size is not the thing that makes the paper superior, it is the pearl texture that others have mentioned. It removes that sheen from the photo and adds depth to the final print.
The only thing I have to say that is bad about this is that you want to print more photos, and at a little more than a dollar a sheet that can get pretty expensive pretty quickly,
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I use the Galerie Smooth Pearl paper for portraits shot both in my studio and in outdoor environments. The results have been outstanding and customers have loved the color and texture. Also there are no worries about fingerprints either.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This paper has the textural quality of the old fiber based classic pearl black and white papers. The Smooth Pearl paper has a real sense of elegance.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
Great for both color and black and white.I like the photo paper realness.[...]
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This paper gives out amazing print quality. Its less reflective than any of the other photo paper brands i've used.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
The Galerie paper works beautifully on my Epson printer and comes in sizes not found in the Epson line. 11 X 17 is a perfect size paper for the not so large prints.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
This paper gives a matte appearance rich in color. I purchase 8.5X11; 11X17, and 13X10. Good buy at B&H.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
The most versatile paper at a low cost. I don't know what else can be said. We use it for everything...
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
Use this paper for frameable photos and photos that may be handled a lot.
The print quality equals super premium gloss paper in colors and clarity.
I don't have to put gloves on to handle it -- hard to scratch and dries instantly.
NOTHING bad to say about it!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper for Inkjet Printers (11 x 17", 50 Sheets):
I use it to print out all my snap shots. This paper has a great tonal range and nice surface. I would highly recommend this paper for most of photo printing purposes!