Why Epson?

Epson Photographic Papers are available in a variety of surface finishes. Epson's Premium Photo Papers are noted for their resin coating, 10 mil thickness, unmatched print quality, and true photographic look and feel. Coated Papers (Gloss / Semigloss) Epson Coated Papers are formulated to meet the demanding needs of the professional graphics industry and offer a wide selection of products unparalled in performance, quality and value. Coated Papers (Matte) Epson Coated Papers are formulated for the fine art photographer for a more personal presentation.

Epson Printers seem to be the industry standard for Digital Photographers (although there are many Canon advocates, as well) and printmakers.  We use Epson exclusively.  For us, the difference is amazing.  True blacks, rich bright colors and B&W with a full range of tones.

Epson UltraChrome™ K3 is an 8-color pigment-based professional ink set developed in collaboration with the world’s leading Creative Professionals. Incorporating new color pigment technology and 3 unique levels of black, UltraChrome™ K3 dramatically improves the quality of both color and black-and-white prints.

Features and Benefits

• Eight-Color Pigment-Based Ink System:
  • Unique, high-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
  • Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
  • Microcrystal Encapsulation technology for reduced gloss differential
  • Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry
  • Color stability immediately after printing - no short term color shifting
  • Produces black density up to 2.3 with and L* value as low as 4.1, depending on media
• Three-Level Black Ink Technology:
  • Simultaneously used Black, Light Black and Light Light Black inks
  • Significantly improves printer's gray balance while eliminating color casts
  • Impressive midtones and highlights for smoother tonal range
  • Virtually eliminates metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment chemistry
  • Enhances ICC profiling process for ColorSync and ICM workflows
• Professional Media Handling
• Prints on virtually any type of cut-sheet media from 4 x 6 up to 17 x 22
• Top-loading, high-capacity paper feeder handles up to 120 sheets of plain, letter-sized paper or up to 20 sheets of photographic media
• Second, top-loading, manual sheet feeder accommodates thick fine art paper up to 17 inches wide
• Front-loading, straight-through, manual sheet feeder handles media up to 16 inches wide and up to 1.5 mm-thick posterboard
• Supports manual printing on both sides of specialty media
• Prints on select BorderFree™ cut-sheet media from 4 x 6 up to 17 x 22