Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets)

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I use this paper for the final image once I have tested the image on Luster paper. I print on an Epson R3000 and am amazed at the depth of the blacks achieved with this paper. My friends are impressed with the thickness of the paper when I give them an image. I've had no quailty issues with the paper whatsoever. No dust, scratches, or imperfections. I highly recommend this paper.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

This paper is top notch for high-end ink prints. It is used by numerous professionals I've worked for, as well as myself. The only downfall is is fragility. It scratched very easily, especially after it has been printed on. Also, this paper is thick and may require more care in loading into the printer.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

When looking at a finished print, it's hard to tell the difference between the Epson paper and a silver print. It's great stuff, but it loses one star because of its high price.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

A noticeable improvement over Epson Premium Luster paper for B&W prints.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I used the large format paper to print images that I'm planning to exhibit in the Spring. The paper was recommended by my ICP Photoshop instructor. It's beautiful paper but it does tend to chip and, in fact, that's what happened to two of my prints. Which is fairly upsetting, considering how expensive the paper is and how difficult it is for me to access a large printer. Nevertheless, I love the large prints I did make that didn't chip, and I was impressed by B & H. They got the paper to me in record time, as they said they would. Whatever paper I order in the future, I will order it from them.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

Excellent IQ, but the paper refuses to lie flat Paper is curled right out of the box. Am sending them back for refund.

Am a Hahnemuhle user and thought I'd try some F surface Epson. I use Epson Velvet as well as Hahn German Etching and their Satin surface papers. Love the Velvet, but the Exhibition Fiber is a flop.

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Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

This is my top choice for a non-matte paper, for both color and B&W. It loves the Epson K3 inks and my 3880. I like the prints I get with this paper much better than with ultra permium luster paper.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

A bright luster brings out the near hidden nuances of a black and white photo print.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I did not think Epson would make a photographic paper this good. Color, depth, look and feel are just about perfect.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I have been printing with this paper for many years. I love the texture and images it helps to produce. For fine art printing, you cannot go wrong with it. Currently, I use it with Epson 4880 printer for producing prints for portfolios, clients, collectors and gallery shows.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

Shows detail without the light reflective characteristics of glossy paper.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I got a pack of these and had to return after making two prints. The first paper had scratches on it and the 2nd paper had ink flake off in multiple areas. not acceptable.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

For my exhibit photos requiring a luster like finish it is my favorite!

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I have used this paper for months at photo school. I was using the 8x11.5 but recently started printing larger. It has really great tones and looks glorious. Very vivid professional results with this paper.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I'm using my first box of 13x19 Exhibition Fiber, printing with the Epson Stylus Photo 2400. I had difficulty figuring out the proper settings to print through the back feeder of the printer (Manual-Roll is correct) and then I had issues with dust or dirt on the paper. I had previously not had dust problems with Epson Ultra Premium Luster. I'm now examining each sheet before printing and wiping any specs off with a soft brush. Seems to be working well. The paper prints very similarly to Ultra Premium Luster, so I am doing all my testing with that paper, using the same profile, and using the more expensive Exhibition Fiber for final prints for framing.
What I love is that, with the Exhibition Fiber's 13 mil thickness, I finally have an Epson 13x19 paper I can mount and frame by simply using archival corner mounts, leaving the print removable. The paper remains flat in the matted frame. The 10 mil Ultra Premium Luster gets wavy when framed with this method, and the only way I can get an acceptable framed product with that paper is to dry mount the print, a totally non-archival process.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I ordered this paper to print my photography. I am a student and not only was it shipped quickly, but it prints great on epson printers! I would definitely recommend this paper.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

i've been using EXHIBITION FIBER PAPER since inception and loved the paper, BUT, in recent purchase of this paper, i discovered unacceptable issues in the paper. i bought 3 boxes of 13x19 in late january, 2012. i also, bought 3 boxes of the same size in mid february. these are the flaws i discovered:

1) small coating flakes in the black plastic packaging which contains the papers. this is unacceptable, because these flakes will statically stick to the surface of the paper and at the end of printing you will notice a white spots, especially in the dark areas. (murphy's law, it will end up in the most noticeable place).

2) the flakes in the bag and on the paper eventually ended up inside of my PRINTER, and you will never know when it will stick to the surface of the paper as it is printing (i'm playing russian roulette w/printing). i vacuum inside of my printer after few prints. (no fun at all).

3) there are small particles on the surface of the paper coating. some are very noticeable in size and shapes, some are tiny specks. this is not acceptable, if you print images that are very light in color or shade, these particles are noticeable.
i have to pre-select the paper to make sure the small particles does not end up in the light areas. blue sky, fog and any area w/ even tone i had to go through the whole box of papers to find the acceptable sheet. (no fun at all ).

4) this is a minor one, but it is unacceptable as well. i say several sheets in a box, i find sheets that have 4-5 inches random surface scratch on it. it's not noticeable on a blank sheet, but the surface scratch seem to come to life after it is printed (of course...)i handle these paper w/ care ( yes, cotton gloves ) as i take it out of the black plastic packaging and how i load it into my printer (epson 3800 pro, and yes, i do get the pizza wheel marks on a dark areas!) and, i avoid touching the surface of the paper at all cost.

i am very disappointed w/epson for allowing these flawed papers to be distributed to the retail stores. if, these quality controls were not caught at the factory, can i really trust them on other areas, like the permanency of their COATING? as a photographer, i am always convincing the public about the permanency of ink jet printing w/ epson media, but, when i find these obvious quality control issues, it scares the heck out of me...like i stated in the beginning, i liked the EXHIBITION FIBER PAPER when it first came out, but now since there are other companies that are making the same type of paper, i have to explore those avenues.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I wanted to update my previous review. Epson did finally contact me, and agreed to replace my paper, as well as pay for the postage for me to return it to Long Beach, CA. The new batch arrived, and although there were different lot numbers, and different box designs, all still had the dots of dirt. The larger the piece of paper, the more likely it was going to have dots. Only 6 of 25 in the 8.5 x 11 box were contaminated, but 21 out of 25 in the 17 x 22 box were affected. I returned all 5 boxes (again) and Epson agreed to replace it with Cold Press Natural.

The folks in Long Beach were very tight lipped about this, and I suspect they're just becoming aware of the problem. Not good news for Exhibition Fiber - once the fine art community learns of this flaw, they'll stay away - permanently. Other than this fatal flaw, it's a beautiful paper, but because of the dirty manufacturing environment, I can't use it or trust it to be archival.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

I took advantage of Epson rebates and bought several boxes of Exhibition Fiber. Every box and every size (8.5 x 11, 13 x 19, 17 x 22) has dirty paper. Some of the dirt is loose, but some is embedded in the surface in the form of small black or brown dots, and small blue smudges. Some have hair embedded in the surface. This flaw affected at least half of the sheets. Epson doesn't have Technical Support for paper, so there was no help from them except to return the paper. That would be fine except the cost of returning 50 pounds of paper falls on me.

Comments about Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper for Inkjet (13 x 19", Super B , 25 Sheets):

Wonderful color and rich detail and textures.