ILFORD GALERIE Prestige Smooth Gloss - 8.5" x 11" - 25 Sheets (2001738)

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Not sure what I was expecting, maybe a better quality print then from their product that this style replaces/upgrades. However, while the paper is thicker (which is nice), the result doesn't actually show until several minutes after a photo is printed. I'm using a high quality ink jet printer with six inks. The print is "dry" when it ejects from the printing process. The colors are a bit muted even for a smooth gloss finish. However, once the print thoroughly drys, the colors brighten up. Not sure why this is because Ilford's other papers behave better.I've used Ilford papers for several years and quite happy with the results. I'll continue to use the Ilford brand even though this style will be interesting to get use to using what with the way the inks behave on the printing process. I do like the weight of the paper.June 2013Thought I would add that I've purchased about 500 papers (5 boxes) of this product. Why? Because, as it turns out, it is so much better. My clients are really happy with the results. Especially how the colors reproduce so well (printer and editing have a lot to do with it as well).

I have been using Ilford photo papers especially the Smooth Pearl and Smooth Gloss for years and I really like the quality. However, recently I have noticed that packaging of 100 sheets is hard to find. The 250 sheets packaging actually folds the paper in the middle because of its sheer weight. I would request the company to limit its packaging quantity to preserve the quality.

For many years, I had my own darkroom and developed thousands of mostly black and white prints. Even then, Ilford was the premier paper for detailed and stunning images. Kodak didn't come close. Ilford was more expensive. But in a photo comparison, Ilford won out time after time. For me, the difference in quality far outweighed the difference in cost. Forward to 2014 and the digital camera age. I have experimented with HP and Big Yellow. But again, the very first time an Ilford print rolled off my printer, I knew the more things changed, the more they remain the same. Again, images of stunning detail and color, not possible with HP or Kodak are common with Ilford. I have a consumer all in one inkjet printer, not some hot stuff professional model. One print and you'll be hooked.

We needed some heavy paper for color postcards, and nowhere in the description does it indicate what the back side of the paper is like. We assumed it was printable but it isn't. I don't know why it can't have some simple surface that will even accept laserprinting but it completely sheds inkjet, and laser toner sits on the top and scratches off easily. But the main issue is that the title says Smooth Gloss but we ordered the 25 sheet pack to try it and it arrives as eggshell finish. If you enlarge the picture well enough to read the fine print on the 25-sheet pack you can see that it is not Smooth Gloss, but that was not a pleasant surprise when we didn't receive Smooth Gloss. The title needs to be changed, or the "pearl" finish needs to be listed under a different SKU. And I think we are probably not the only people who would like to have known that the backside is not printable.

This company sells fine quality photo print paper that I am able to use on my Epson printer, with very satisfying results. Combined with an excellent digital camera, I am always amazed at the high end prints I am able to make, to frame and to give away as gifts or family treasures. Ilford paper far exceeds Kodak or any of the "Bright" papers for making prints at home. I am able to produce something close to studio quality results. I am not a professional photographer, but I do like to get the best and most satisfying outcome with this paper. I highly recommend it.E. Sahrbeck, Dover, DE

I've used this paper for years and needed some more. I have a fully calibrated printing system and know I can expect great prints.When I placed my order on January 14 the item was in stock. There are still 5 in stock as of January 28. The item is scheduled to be delivered between February 13 and March 1.Really? It takes at least a month to ship something that's in stock. I've been lied to. I will never buy from aSavings again. "Sold by aSavings and Fulfilled by Amazon."

I ordered this paper to print some old photos for my husband for Christmas. The photos printed beautifully, and he was thrilled. The quality of this paper was a lot nicer than anything I've used to print photos on in the past, so I was very happy with the results. If you're printing photos at home and want them to look professional, I highly recommend this paper.

I have used this paper for many years and have always been pleased with the quality results it delivers

Excellent finish, using a Canon TA-20

Brilliant but expensive.

Utilizo para las impresiones domésticas de mis fotos una impresora de inyección Canon Pixma iP 7250 Canon PIXMA iP7250 - Impresora fotográfica (9600 x 2400 DPI, Inyección de tinta, 21s, 215.9 x 355.6 mm, 125 hojas, 145 hojas) Negro , y hasta ahora he utilizado papel de Canon, que no es precisamente barato, aunque sí da muy buen resultado (Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss; Pro Platinum; Plus Glossy II; Plus Semi Gloss Satin...)He probado algún otro papel barato, y el resultado es muy decepcionante.Cuando utilizas papel de calidad, que además se vende en paquetes de 20 unidades, acabas por restringir las fotos que imprimes (con independencia del gasto de tinta, que es otra cuestión) Y buscaba un paquete de 100 hojas con papel de calidad equiparable a los que utilizo de Canon. Buscando, di con éste de Ilford Galerie, y me paso definitiva y totalmente a este papel: Más barato que el Canon y de una calidad suprema para mis mejores fotos. La tinta sale seca al instante, y la calidad de impresión, los matices de color y el acabado es absolutamente equiparable al papel Pro Platinum de Canon; al menos con mi impresora fotográfica no profesional, pero que ofrece muy buen nivel y resultados para su gama (y precio), incluso con tinta no Canon (Que me perdonen los de Canon, pero es que la suya sale muy cara)Aclaro que no soy fotógrafo profesional (salta a la vista), sino simple usuario doméstico, aunque utilizo una cámara Canon EOS 550d con varios objetivos para mis mejores fotos (o al menos, las que más me gustan a mí), que da bastante juego y permite tener fotografías con muy buena resolución y color (fotografías hechas en RAW y posterior edición en Pixelmator, en MacBook Pro), y no le puedo pedir más a un papel de impresión de fotografías.Si buscas un papel EXCELENTE, a un precio justo, no busques más: Aquí lo tienes. 5 estrellas absolutamente ganadas. Canon PIXMA iP7250 - Impresora fotográfica (9600 x 2400 DPI, Inyección de tinta, 21s, 215.9 x 355.6 mm, 125 hojas, 145 hojas) Negro

Trabajo desde hace solo unos meses con una impresora Canon iP8750. Se trata de mi primer contacto con el "revelado casero" de mis fotos en digital. Toda mi experiencia fotografica se basa en el revelado quimico durante muchos años y por supuesto solo en blanco y negro.Al apostar por la impresora Canon inicie mi recorrido en el revelado digital con papeles de la misma marca: Plus Glossy II y el Semi Gloss especialmente (no he probado el Pro Platinum). A pesar de obtener unos resultados bastante aceptables, tras documentarme en otras alternativas de papel y "entregado" desde mis epoca del revelado químico a la firma Ilford, no tardé nada en probar sus papeles Smooth Gloss y Smooth Pearl. Ambos me parecen de excelente calidad, creo que son mejores que los mencionados de Canon y cubren mis necesidades básicas...en color. Todavía estoy haciendo pruebas con el B/N porque no acabo de estar satisfecho. Afortunadamente Ilford cuenta con una extensa gama de papeles (no baratos, por cierto) con la que espero encontrar el que cumpla mis expectativas (por ejemplo el Galerie Fine Art Smooth).