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B Papers for Fine Art Printing

In this appendix we describe a number of inkjet papers for fine art prints that we have tested and liked. Naturally, this is a very subjective decision. As mentioned in chapter 2, there is no single paper that suits all printing conditions and all subjects. The “right” media for a print very much depends on:

– the image, the scene, and its specific subject,

– the intended use of the print,

– the light it will be viewed in,

– the kind of presentation and framing,

– whether the print is in color or in black-and-white,

– and, finally, your very personal taste and preferences.

So use this chapter for background information ...

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