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4"x6" Vita Glossy 50 Sheets
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4"x6" Vita Matte 120 Sheets
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4"x6" Vita Glossy 100 Sheets
Price $ 15.95 |
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4"x6" Vision Glossy 50 Sheets
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4"x6" HP Glossy 100 Sheets
Price $ 19.95 |
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4"x6" Canon Glossy 20 Sheets
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5"x7" Vita Glossy 50 Sheets
Price $ 11.95 |
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5"x7" Vita Matte 60 Sheets
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8.5"x11" Vita Glossy 50 Sheets
Price $ 17.95 |
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8.5"x11" Vita Glossy 30 Sheets
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8.5"x11" Vita Glossy Magnetic 5 Sheets
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8.5"x11" Vita Fine Art 30 Sheets
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8.5"x11" Vita Matte 50 Sheets
Price $ 12.95 |
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8.5"x11" Canon Glossy 20 Sheets
Price $ 22.95 |
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8.5"x11" Canon Matte 50 Sheets
Price $ 19.95 |
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8.5"x11" Epson Glossy 20 Sheets
Price $ 13.59 |
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8.5"x11" Epson Glossy 20 Sheets
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8.5"x11" HP Glossy 25 Sheets
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13"x19" Vita Glossy 50 Sheets
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Comparing
Glossy and Non Glossy (matte) Photo Paper
What's the difference between glossy and non glossy inkjet photo papers?
Which
finish should I choose?
Glossy
photo prints have a shiny finish while non glossy (matte) prints have a duller
neutral look. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.
Glossy
& Premium Glossy Paper
-
shiny
look
-
reflects
light well
-
vibrant
rich colors
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appealing
to the eye
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the
standard finish we are now used to seeing
-
can
be hard to view under strong light sources
-
fingerprints
and dirt can be a problem
Non-Glossy (Matte)
Paper
-
does not reflect light
-
black and white prints
may look better with this finish
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easy to view under all
light conditions
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does not attract
fingerprints or dirt
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colors are dull looking
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do not appear to be high
quality prints
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photo paper looks and
feels like ordinary stock paper
Sharpness
Most photos
are now printed on glossy or semi-glossy photo paper because many people prefer
the look, and feel that pictures appear sharper. However, there is no difference
in sharpness and no advantage to having a glossy surface, especially if the
photo is placed under glass or plastic.
Other Considerations
Most old
photos were printed on matte papers while most modern photos were printed on
various glossy type papers. If you are restoring very old sepia or black and
white heirloom family pictures, it might be appropriate to use a matte paper
finish. On the other hand, for newer color pictures a glossy paper may be the
way to go.
