Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper LUSTER (11.7x16.5 Inches, 50 Sheets) (S041406)

The photo luster paper works well for my photography, landscape and nature.

Fairly recently I began using this paper in the 8.5 x 11 standard size. What really makes this paper great, besides the outstanding color, is the fact that you don't see the "infamous" glare on areas where no ink is used when using ultra brite inks on glossy paper. In a few weeks I'll receive my new Epson 3880 with Ultrachrome K3 ink. I am so anxious to print large format on this paper. Now... my general complaint about inkjet paper, at least from Epson. What is it with these guys having such oddball print sizes for PHOTO papers? Standard PHOTO print sizes today are from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, 12 x 18, 16 x 20 and 20 x 24!! Epson apparently thinks everyone cuts their own mats... or that everyone can afford to have custom sized mats made! FORTUNATELY, I DO actually cut my own mats.... but most of my customers don't! Most people have to rely on pre-cut mats and frames. There ain'ta no pre-cut mats with an 11.7" x 16.5" or 13" x 19" opening!! Also, the portfolio I use to display my prints is made for 11 x 14 prints. I know that THIS size can be cut down to 11 x 14, but why should we have to do that?? So what possessed them to manufacture these off the wall PHOTO paper sizes??? I see no problems with 17 x 22, since that is the largest size print this printer uses (among Epson pre cut papers). And most people who pay $175 and up for fine art prints of this size probably won't mind going to Aaron Brothers or Michaels to have custom made mats. Anyway, again, I do love their paper.

Superb paper. And the size is a perfect fit for an out-of-the-camera image from the D300. I am not a pro, but I do print on Crane and Hahnemuehle papers as well. Matted and behind glass, this Epson paper certainly holds its own. What I really like (as I buy another batch today) is that by simply enlarging the native image width to 10" from the native 9.4" and letting the length increase proportionally one gets a perfect center fit with a nice white border. Also, this paper's Premium ICC Profile provided by Epson for my Epson Photo R2400 gives me picture-perfect output from Photoshop CS3, even better than using the expensive ImagePrint RIP program. (I think ImagePrint does better with non-Epson papers). If you have a D300 and want perfect images in a convenient size for display or for giving to friends, this is it.

My only complaint is that it was not obvious this is A3 size, so I printed standard 11x17 not knowing any better and ended up with great looking prints but with a border. Now that I have the settings all sorted I could not be happier! Borderless A3 is simply amazing to look at, the colour is brilliant and smooth. I am using a refurbished Epson XP-950 with JetSir ink, estimated per print cost is at most $2.50, likely a lot less. Researching online A3 or even 11x14 prints start at $8 each, and likely not on nearly as good a paper or ink. No brainer :)

This paper is very expensive, high quality, and prints great, but it came damaged (photos of where the ink is catching because the paper is bent from shipping)! I will be contacting seller!

I've been using Epson paper for many years, have tried cheaper brands but never get the quality that Epson produces. I own 3 Epson printers from 13x19 and all sizes in between. 8x10's beautiful print in the studio, as well as 11x14's. Sell able reproductions of your work, fast, quality you set the price instant turn over cutting out the middle man, more profit for you and you still control how you want the print to look, not some lab that prints thousands with no push or pull just standard exposures.

I will continue to use this product and I will buy this product in many sizes. My prints come out, absolutely beautiful.

I do sports photography (amateur) and like to enlarge and print the shots I was lucky to get right. I use an Epson 1430 printer with this paper and get really incredible results. Colors a vivid and true, and the luster finish really makes the image pop. I honestly have a hard time distinguishing 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 results from paper to paper, but once you get to 11 x 14 and larger there is a noticeable difference. Durability seems good as I've had some photos hanging for a couple years now. The Epson photo papers are competitively priced, extremely well packaged and refer beautiful images.

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FAST shipping!!! Great price too, will be buying more.

Excellent product!

Very good quality paper.

The box had been opened and the first few sheets of paper where damaged.