Featuring a natural base tint and a defined structure, this 17" x 50' roll of GALERIE Gold Raster Silk Paper from Ilford has a good contrast and tonal range for high quality imaging. The 290 gsm resin coated paper measures 10.5 mil thick and features an advanced layer coating that enables a wide color gamut as well as a raster surface for protection against scanning and duplication. The no glare silk surface offers a matte finish and the paper has a rated opacity of 98%.

Resin Coated Paper    Basis Weight: 290 gsm    Thickness: 10.5 mil    Opacity: 98%    Surface Finish: Silk

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does this surface compare with the now discontinued Gold Fibre Silk?

A: Its essentially just an updated version.

Q: 2. Which icc file to print this paper? It is not in Ilford web.

A: What printer do you use? I just checked, and it is available on Ilford's website here ( https://ilford.com/printer-profiles-paper-settings) for a variety of the printers specified. For example, the previous answer's P800, Choose "Galerie", "Epson", "Surecolor P800", scroll down, Smooth Pearl (IGPSPP12_EPSC800_EPGn.icc). If your printer is not listed, Ilford states to use a generic setting here: https://bit.ly/3cM2RHH

Q: 3. what is the core size of the roll? 2" or 3"?

A: It is not specified by Ilford. Your printer will also need to be able to handle 310 gsm weight and 12 mil Thickness.

Q: 4. Can someone who has printed extensively on Gold Fibre Silk describe any differences between that and this new Gold Fibre Gloss paper other than the heavier weight? Is paper base around the same level of white? Is the surface any different looking/feeling?

A: Both papers are about the same level of white. The only difference is the thickness.

Q: 5. Is the paper acid fast paper?

A: Ilford Galerie Prestige Smooth Gloss Paper is not a "fine art" paper so it is not acid free.

Q: 6. what's the best photo paper for fine art printing? Looking for soft blacks

A: The Legacy Platine will give you deep blacks and an excellent tonal range in the shadows and soft smooth transitions..

Q: 7. Hi, what media type should i use with an epson p600 printer?. the icc profile says eam media type, but i dont know what it means. The ilford website did not answer my question, this is why i am asking here. Thanks.

A: EAM stands for Epson Archival Matte. This is the correct media type choice for this printer. To download the ICC profile for the Ilford GALERIE Prestige Textured Cotton Rag Paper, go to this link: http://bit.ly/1RPJYVb

Q: 8. Hello , What is this material core size ?

A: This has a 3 inch core.

Q: 9. Will the Canon G7020 be able to handle this papers thickness of 13mils?

A: No, the Canon PIXMA G7020 Wireless MegaTank All-in-One Printer is only rated up to 200 gsm, and the Ilford GALERIE Heavyweight Duo Matt Paper (8.5 x 11", 50 Sheets) is 310 gsm. So regardless of thickness, the weight itself won't work.

Q: 10. How many pounds is this paper? Do you think it will go through the Canon Pixma Pro9000 mark ii?

A: This paper is 13mil or 310 gsm. It is within the thickness tolerance for the p9000 II.