Inkpress Photochrome RC Luster Paper is a premium high-resolution, resin coated, photo grade paper designed for the highest quality color images.
| Basis Weight | 240gsm |
| Thickness | 10.4mil |
| ISO Brightness | 95% |
| Surface Finish | Luster |
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Great paper I will definitely return to!
I am a photography student and bought this paper to use for my undergraduate senior thesis show. I am printing a range of subjects from landscapes/other nature shots to city shots and portraits, ...Read complete review
I am a photography student and bought this paper to use for my undergraduate senior thesis show. I am printing a range of subjects from landscapes/other nature shots to city shots and portraits, so far everything has looked great! Good saturation with the Epson 3880, minimal-no loss of detail in highlights and shadows.
I love the luster finish over a glossier finish it gives all of my images a smooth saturated look without becoming over-saturated.
One note (this may mostly have to do with the printer profile settings) my images have tended to print warmer with the Inkpress luster than with some other papers I've used with this printer, but I can easily adjust my image to make sure it comes out exactly as I want.
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Be clear with your intentions
I purchased a box of 11x14 Inkpress Luster Paper for the sole purpose of making cheap work prints. Good thing I hadn't intended to make final prints with this paper because, although it meets ...Read complete review
I purchased a box of 11x14 Inkpress Luster Paper for the sole purpose of making cheap work prints. Good thing I hadn't intended to make final prints with this paper because, although it meets my most basic needs, the overall quality of color is sub-par. A good print should have deep, rich blacks [if that's what you're going for, of course], but this Inkpress paper refuses to give anything more than a dull, flat, dark grey. Fortunately, I only bought a pack of 50 sheets because I'm not sure I would even be able to force myself to use 100 before breaking down and buying something better. However, it was pretty darn cheap AND was available in 11x14. Which, believe it or not, is not the easiest size to find nowadays.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
To print picture.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
When I saw this surface on this paper and on the Canon Premium Luster I kind of skrinched up my mouth like that lil gymnast, and thought 'ehhh, I am not so sure I am gonna like this paper. Which was bad, cause I was into it for about 100 sheets. Turns out I was wrong. I like this surface now more than either gloss or matte. It just really catches the light and complements a good color or composition as well as lending SUCH AN EXTREME level of professional look and feel to your photos. This might be one of the best papers I have used. I will get another 100 sheets to have on hand.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
Color work of all kinds. Nice for show prints. This paper seems to need some dry down time for the image to set in for rich color. Have not used it for B&W yet.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
I purchased a box of 11x14 Inkpress Luster Paper for the sole purpose of making cheap work prints. Good thing I hadn't intended to make final prints with this paper because, although it meets my most basic needs, the overall quality of color is sub-par. A good print should have deep, rich blacks [if that's what you're going for, of course], but this Inkpress paper refuses to give anything more than a dull, flat, dark grey. Fortunately, I only bought a pack of 50 sheets because I'm not sure I would even be able to force myself to use 100 before breaking down and buying something better. However, it was pretty darn cheap AND was available in 11x14. Which, believe it or not, is not the easiest size to find nowadays.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
I've been using this paper for a year now in my Epson R1800 and love it. I have two exhibits a year and makes my photos look even better.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
Headshot prints are just stunning in B&W, have not done color yet. Wish it was a bit heavier weight. Good Inkjet quality.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
I love it
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
Great paper at a fantastic price. Can't tell the difference from Epson paper.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
Last time I bought paper ,was for my home wet darkroom,So to be honnest I really like this paper,I use it with my epson1400,I'v done both color and B&W and I'm very satisfied with the results,,,I'll be ordering again soon
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
I'm using it with my garden flower photos. Colors are sharp.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
Do you like Epson paper? Do you like the high price of Epson paper? This paper is equal to the quality of Epson paper at a fraction of the cost!! If you mount prints for camera club, this is the paper for you. After a typical camera club compitition, the prints are often damaged. Using this paper you get the high impact quality and you are not out much if it is damaged during compitition!! If you sell your work, I would buy Epson paper. If it is for camera club, or relatives, this is great paper. The image quality and color are outstanding. I use an Epson 2400 printer with Epson profiles, and I get excellent results. This paper also comes in 11 X 14, which Epson does not make!!
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
I needed an 11 x 14 in a luster ..... I am using it with my Epson Printer. I do mostly nature shots and landscapes and the pictures really do "pop" color, texture, fast drying.... remarkable and I will purchase again..and soon.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
I am a photography student and bought this paper to use for my undergraduate senior thesis show. I am printing a range of subjects from landscapes/other nature shots to city shots and portraits, so far everything has looked great! Good saturation with the Epson 3880, minimal-no loss of detail in highlights and shadows.
I love the luster finish over a glossier finish it gives all of my images a smooth saturated look without becoming over-saturated.
One note (this may mostly have to do with the printer profile settings) my images have tended to print warmer with the Inkpress luster than with some other papers I've used with this printer, but I can easily adjust my image to make sure it comes out exactly as I want.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
This Luster finished paper gives an outstanding look to my bird photos!
I had been using a matte finish, but this really shows off the color and the contrast of the images!
I use this on an Epson R1800 printer.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
For its price, I really like the paper. I started buying it when I was in school, and compared to other student's work, I would say this is in the top 2.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
I purchased this paper to make 11x14 prints to display in my new studio. I printed with a canon pixma 9500 and the profile from inkpress. The paper looks beautiful and prints are decent with the profile.
I might have to experiment a little with the settings because colors arent dead on as compared to the same prints on the other major brand paper.
The prints are a bit to contrasty with the profile that is provided by inkpress so that is why I gave it 4 stars.
Overall I am very pleased with the paper and love that it is already sized at 11x14. I will be purchasing more but I will definitely experiment a little more to get the best print possible from the paper.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
Good consistency and color balance. Really nice luster quality. Inkpress does have the IC profiles on their site, but I found much better results creating my own.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
Although I haven't yet printed a variety of photos with the Luster paper, I'm very pleased with the appearance of my photos--especially compared to glossy paper. My 11X14 photo under mask and 16x20 glass looked great. I'll be purchasing it again!
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
I've used Inkpress Paper many times in the past, and find it to be as good or better than most paper. Although I truly love Ilford paper, Inkpress is my second choice. The product Inkpress produces is an excellent product at a great price.
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Comments about Inkpress Media Photo Chrome RC Luster Paper (240gsm) for Inkjet - 11 x 14" (50 Sheets):
This paper produces beautiful prints. The paper is easy to use and works well in my HP photosmart printer. The size, which is difficult and expensive to find elsewhere, works well for my purposes and is economically priced. So far I have only used the paper to make color prints, but it would probably work for B&W as well.