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Article #205: Choosing Print Paper for Your Photos

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For those who purchase a digital camera swellable attribute means that the paper
hoping to print their photos at home, swells as ink is absorbed and then
there are numerous decisions to make shrinks as it dries, resulting in a
before creating photo lab quality images. barrier that protects the ink from
The printer, ink, paper, and print exposure to air. Although offering better
settings selected will all be important. fade resistance, this swellable paper is
For the easiest and surest way to get the generally a bit more expensive. However
best results most experts would recommend for those who are willing to accept a
that the printer, ink, and paper should slower drying time and live in a low
be produced by the same manufacturer. humidity environment, it is a good
There is good reason behind this, as choice.
manufacturers develop these products There are numerous finishes available.
specifically to work together and they In most instances, a glossy, high gloss,
can vary significantly between makers. or satin gloss finish is preferred by
There are a variety of sizes, finishes, most consumers for color photographs
textures, and so forth to choose from while a matte finish is generally the
when selecting the paper to be used. choice for black and white photos. Glossy
Using plain printing paper is generally photo paper is among the most expensive
not sufficient for printing images from a but is highly recommended for most color
digital camera, as the ink tends to prints to assure the best image and
absorb too quickly resulting in puddles greatest durability. Images produced on
of ink and fuzzy images. This paper, glossy photo paper tend to make images
typically used for printing text from a digital camera look most similar
documents, may also curl or warp and to those created in a photo lab.
offers no real protection from fading due The size of paper used depends upon the
to exposure to air and light. images that will be printed and, of
A porous coated paper is a somewhat course, the printer's capability. Common
better choice and it allows quicker sizes include 4x6, 8.5x11, 11x 17, and
drying resulting in a more acceptable 13x19. Although 4x6 is the traditional
image. However, these papers generally size of most prints, larger paper can
don't produce a photograph that will allow the user to fit multiple prints
stand the test of time as they are not onto a single page. Speciality sizes are
well protected from the air. Fading will available for printing panoramic shots,
occur rather rapidly. gift cards, and other odd size images.
Photo paper is designed specifically for The digital camera has brought many
producing and preserving photos taken conveniences to the world of home
with a digital camera. This paper will photography. The ability to produce high
produce a more color saturated image. quality, durable photographs without a
Some of the paper is described as photo lab is quite possible using the
"swellable, non-porous" paper. This right paper, printer, and ink.






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