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Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl

subjective evaluation by Uwe Steinmueller
 

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Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl

 

Surface Luster/Pearl
   
Material RC
   
Weight 280 gr
   
Sizes most common sizes
   
Inks recommended Photo Black
   
Color or B&W both
   
free ICC Profiles From Ilford for many printers
   
OBA (Optical Brighteners) likely yes
   
Printer experiences All Epson Ultrachrome and K3 printers, HP Z3100
   
Handling Easy
   
Tips and Tricks  
   
Known Issues Outgassing
   
Price   $$                                    ($ normal, $$ not cheap, $$$ pretty expensive)
   
Link to manufaturer www.ilford.com
   

 

 

Editor Comments

Uwe Steinmueller

Popular alternative to Epson Luster papers. Luster papers never have been my cup of tea. Look great behind glass though.

Eric Chan

  • popular, inexpensive alternative to Epson Premium Luster
  • heavier weight than Premium Luster
  • superb d-max and color gamut with K3 inks
  • very high detail
  • resists bronzing and gloss differential well
  • holds inks well, doesn't have a tendency to overink
  • too bad it tends to develop curl
  • Recommended settings for Epson K3 printers:
    • RGB mode: Premium Luster, 2880 dpi
    • ABW mode: Premium Luster, 2880 dpi, Tone: Dark

 

 

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