What paper do I use?

[Alistair]

I have an Epson Stylus Color 600 printer.

My wife is a pastel artist who uses the computer as a photocopier. We
have just been using cheap copier paper until now but she needs to
create a proper portfolio to show off her work and I am confused by the
many types of Epson paper on offer.

Do we use the photo quality paper, film or the color inkjet paper for
best results of landscapes scanned into Photoshop and then copied out
again to the Epson? There are some pretty expensive options available
and I want to make sure I get the right one first time :-)
Thanks

Alistair

[Jimi Lee]

try photo quality paper,kodak makes a good one and not too expensive and
it has accurate color reproductions
-Jimi Lee

[Geoff Jackson]

Try using "Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet paper", A4 size part No. SO41061,
cost less than £10 for 100 sheets. I have used this for copies of
watercolour paintings and the matte finish gives a good effect for this, so
I guess that it would be OK for copying pastels. It is available up to A2
size if you have a bigger printer such as the 1520 or 1200.

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[Lord Fjuckhead]

Try white blotter...

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[The Other Guy]

I hope this post is more helpful than the others...

If you want it to look like a photograph of her artwork, the Glossy Photo
Paper is a good bet. The Glossy Film might be nicer but it costs so much
more I'm not sure it's worth it.

An interesting alternative is Strathmore Professional Artist Ink Jet Paper
(the pack I have has a number 59203). It is an acid-free cotton paper
which gives prints a drawing-paper texture that might be very appropriate
for her pastels. I think it makes Photoshop paintings a lot less
"computery."

Another alternative is to have her go down to her art store and try out
different watercolor papers. Many artists are experimenting with this.
However because watercolor papers are not designed for computer use, the
ink spreads out so you lose some detail and color saturation.

Good luck

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[Geoff Jackson]

Dear Mr Fjuckhead,

Try professional psychiatric assistance.

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[Alistair]

I need to say "Thank you" to all of you who replied, both via the group
and directly. I have several different options to try now, starting off
with INKJET paper and then experimenting with the others, including some
of the art papers which are already lying around the house waiting to
be experimented with.

Thanks folks. Till the next time

Best regards to all

Alistair