In a 50" x 49' roll compatible with pigment-based printers, the Ilford Galerie Fine Art Smooth Paper has a matte warm tone surface and is a great alternative to Ilford Galerie cotton papers. Created from an alpha-cellulose base with the latest advances in matte coating layer technology, this paper allows professional and enthusiast fine art photographers and printers to achieve the artistic interpretation of an image by drawing out sharp crisp details, while maintaining vivid colors.

For Fine Art Printing / Photography    Compatible with Pigment Based Printers    Matte Warm Tone Surface    Alpha-Cellulose Base    Delivers Excellent Image Sharpness    Acid-Free

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's in the bonus pack?

A: The Bonus pack is 5 extra sheets of paper.

Q: 2. What's the life of the images printed?

A: Unfortunately there isn't a specific answer, it depends on how the prints are stored, humidity, light and other factors. But in optimal conditions it would last for years.

Q: 3. does anyone know which profile to use. there are two on the Ilford site n_GPSPP11_EPSpro7890_9890_PGPP250n and n_GPSPP12_EPSpro7890_9890_PGPP250n?

A: For this specific paper which is 310 gsm, you should use the 2nd one which is n_GPSPP12_EPSpro7890_9890_PGPP250n the first one GPSPP11 profile is for the same paper if it's 290 gsm. Ilford has in the past changed weights of papers therefore they have multiple profiles.

Q: 4. On a Cannon Prograf 1000 what "paper type" should I register this as?

A: On the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 17" Professional Photographic Inkjet Printer the closest profile to Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl would be Canon Photo Paper Pro Luster.

Q: 5. Does this paper incorporate optical brighteners?

A: Manufacturer doesn't specify. What it sounds like, although it's acid-free it does have some brighteners for color stability.

Q: 6. In anticipation of receiving this paper (I just ordered it), I went to Ilford's website to download the icc profile for my Canon ipf6400 printer (the description says "The paper is compatible with both dye and pigment based ink systems..." When I select the paper on Ilford's website and put in my printer and this paper combination there's no profile associated for this printer / paper combo. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

A: They may not have made a profile for the Canon IPF6400 printer. So in that case I would suggest using the closest Canon option. Canon Premium Fine Art Smooth.

Q: 7. What is the material of the paper? (cotton rag, etc.)

A: It is a Heavy weight RC photo paper. It is FSC® certified paper (FSC Mixed Credit, FSC® C010119. FSC Mix labels identify products which are made with a combination of FSC virgin fiber, and/or recycled materials with Controlled virgin fiber.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Hi, just want to know where could find the info about what media type should I use for several Ilford papers that I bought from BH ? I hav an epson P600 printer and I downloaded the ICC profiles form the ilford website. In the files I could not find what type of media paper should I use. I write to ilford via his website but they did not answer. i tried 4 times.The papers I bought are Ilford Gold Fibre silk, Smooth Pearl 330 g, Gold mono Silk and Gold Cotton Texture.If someone knows a way to contact ilford from the united states I really appreciate you tell me how. It appears ilford international is not working or does not answer any question.Thanks again for your time and help.

A: For Smooth Pearl 330 g, use Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss as the media type.Helen

Q: 10. Using Canon PRO-100 printer. What setting should be used?

A: Call lIford Co and obtain the Icc Profile for the Canon Pro-100 Printer.I had to do this for the Epson 3880 printer. The RESULTS WERE GREAT!!!