Photo Paper News

At the PhotoPlus Expo show in New York City this past week, Epson introduced its most advanced line of photographic papers—Epson Legacy Papers. Designed in collaboration with many of today’s most noted photographers, these unique photo papers were developed for those who intend to exhibit and sell their prints to art collectors and investors.

Working closely with European papermakers, galleries and chemical engineers to develop the finest papers available, the Epson Legacy Paper line produces high quality black density and color fidelity, along with exceptional archival properties required for collectible works of fine art.

The Epson Legacy Paper line introduces four papers that utilize a microporous inkjet receiver layer to produce deep, rich blacks, expanded color gamut, and smooth tonal gradations with high image permanence. Using old world craftsmanship, along with the latest technological advancements in papermaking, allows for a consistent line of high-end papers printmakers can rely on.

Legacy Platine: 100 percent cotton fiber paper with a bright OBA-free, smooth satin finish. With a unique feel of an artistic paper of centuries past, along with an high quality color gamut, this paper is ideal color and black and white printmaking. 

Legacy Fibre: 100 percent cotton fiber paper with a bright OBA-free, smooth matte finish. With a high quality black density, this paper is ideal for all types of high-end printmaking.

Legacy Baryta: A baryta paper with a white, smooth satin finish, utilizing two barium sulfate coatings. Inspired by the F64 group, this paper takes the best of revered silver halide technology to new levels.

Legacy Etching: 100 percent cotton fiber paper with a bright OBA-free, uniquely textured matte finish. This paper has the feel of traditional etching papers.

All four Legacy Papers will be available in the following sizes:

8.5x11 inch cut sheet

13x19 inch cut sheet

17x22 inch cut sheet

17 inch x 50 foot roll

24 inch x 50 foot roll

44 inch x 50 foot roll

60 inch x 50 foot roll (by order only)

Rolls will be available in November 2015 and cut sheets will be available in January 2016, through authorized Epson Professional Imaging resellers.

More info on the Epson Legacy papers here.