I'm not sure this is the best place to inquire. . . much of the
commentary here seems to be about various inks and refilling.
I'm looking for recommendations as to a consistantly-reliable
matte-surfaced paper for printing portraits using a Canon iP4000.
I've tried a few of the Epson and HP papers but haven't found a clear
stand-out paper. The surface need not be (and probably can't be) a
rough matte surface similar to the Kodak "G" enlarging paper surface.
What I seek is more like the Kodak "N" surface.
Most of the images will be single person portraits but I also do a lot
of couples and small-family groups.
I don't have a lot of experience with the fading characteristics of
Ihe various papers. The oldest prints I've done are printed on a
paper from Office Depot called "Presentation Paper." They have faded
badly in about two years hanging in a room well lit with flourescent
tubes. It's useless for any half-decent photographic purposes. Others
on HP and Epson paper seem just fine.
I must say that prints made on the Costco "Kirkland" brand glossy
paper have survived well for three years on a wall display lit with
interior lighting.
In all cases, the inks have been Canon.
Having made the above request, I must admit that I don't sell inkjet
prints. My sales prints are silver prints from a service lab.
However, I do a fair number of "freebies" and would like to deliver
the best, low-cost inkjet prints possible. Yes, if I find an inkjet
combination that works well, I would sell them...but very carefully!
Answers here or a pointer to a more appropriate URL will be
appreciated.
Thanks,
Pixmaker inFLL
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