Specifications include A5, A4, A3, B4, B3, etc., with A4 as the standard specification.
Generally speaking, the printer manufacturer will recommend that you use the same brand. Original photo paper. Is this statement correct? The answer is: both right and wrong.
This is true because for a printer, ink, nozzle, paper, etc. are an organic whole, and the manufacturer itself is the one who knows the best about ink performance. Therefore, if you use compatible photo printing paper, the ink may penetrate into the paper fibers before drying, directly causing color distortion and reduced image resolution. It's wrong because some compatible photo papers are even higher quality than original photo papers. For example, Kodak's Royal Premium Inkjet Paper is the top photo paper on the market, and its effect is better than some mid- to low-end original photo papers. At the same time, if some daily photos are not going to be stored for a long time, there is no need to use original photo paper, ordinary photo paper will do.
Currently, the giants in the field of inkjet printing include Canon, Epson, and Hewlett-Packard. They control more than 80% of the market share and have countless printers. patent. The following introduces the original photo papers from these companies, as well as several other compatible photo papers.
The Ultima product line is Kodak's best photo paper. It provides professional-quality output, weighs 270 g/m2, and has a shelf life of around 100 years. As a result, Ultima is the highest quality, longest lasting inkjet photo paper available, making it your best choice for albums, showcases and frames to store your most precious photos. Ultima is a heavyweight photo paper, available in Ultra Glossy and Satin Finish, which can be used to produce photos with full and vivid colors. Ultima is considered high-end among photographic papers, and the price is definitely not cheap.
The price of its matte photo paper is 112 yuan (standard A4, 15 sheets package).
Premium is a resin-coated photo paper suitable for reprinting and enlarging favorite photos, giving printed photos the look and feel of traditional photos. It also has excellent photo quality and is also divided into two types: Ultra Glossy and Satin Finish. Compared with the Ultima product series, this photo paper is much thinner and has a significantly weaker texture. However, this series of photo paper also comes in many sizes and packaging specifications, giving you more choices.
The price of super glossy surface is 104 yuan (standard A4, 15 sheets package).
Double Sided Glossy Picture is suitable for printing daily photos, allowing photos to be printed with rich details and high-quality photos easily. Its double-sided design makes it easy to load on your printer and share with everyone. It is a smart choice for you to create small size photos. This photo paper also has many specifications, and its package of 25 sheets is 88 yuan (standard A4).
In general, Kodak's photo printing paper has very superior quality, but the price is higher. Suitable for collecting the most precious photos.
Epson is also a leader in printing. Epson's ink technology has many advanced patented technologies, and the photo printing paper launched by Epson is to match its printer-related products.
Epson’s high-quality glossy photo paper is specially designed for family needs. The paper is bright and white, and the colors are very vivid. Its weight and thickness are comparable to real photos; it is highly scratch-resistant and waterproof. Suitable for printing all kinds of high-quality color photos and pictures. Epson's high-gloss photo paper is priced at 120 yuan (standard A4, 20-sheet package).
Epson photo paper (economical photo paper), the paper shows bright and full colors and is not prone to wrinkles; it is extremely cost-effective and the printing effect is comparable to photo quality. It is suitable for printing all kinds of color photos and pictures.
Such as daily photos, digital photos, high-resolution portraits, previews of finished advertisements, posters, poster samples, etc. The affordable price also provides a wide range of needs for the production of personal works!
The price of economical photo paper is 50 yuan (standard A4, 20 sheets package).
However, buyers should note that Epson photo paper has a relatively short storage time compared to Kodak photo paper. There is also the compatibility issue with Epson photo paper. Generally, better results can be obtained by using the matching printer.
With the use of HP 8-color printers, in order to get more perfect printing results, HP recommends users to purchase original photo printing paper to use with HP printers, because when the printer prints at high speed, it is not All non-HP papers can be used with HP inks. If you print on non-HP photo paper - especially very glossy paper - the paper may be streaked or not inked. This is precisely because some non-HP papers repel ink. This kind of printing effect is very bad, and it is something that every user does not want to see.
HP's 173g HP-C6765A photo printing paper can fully meet the needs of users for printing daily photos, with good results and economical benefits. The price is 60 yuan (standard A4, 20 sheets package).
HP's 280g HP-C6832A high-quality glossy photo inkjet paper is considered a mid-to-high-end product of HP's printing paper and can easily produce the perfect picture of 8-color printing. It can be stored for decades and is suitable for preserving important photos. The price is 138 yuan (standard A4, 20 sheets package).
HP's photo printing paper is similar to Epson's. They are both designed for their own printer products. They are highly targeted, but the applicability is still insufficient compared with Kodak. It is recommended for users who use HP printing to buy it.
Full Colors full-color series photo papers have always been sold in the market at low prices, but you get what you pay for. Compared with Epson photo paper or Kodak photo paper, the effect is greater. There is a big difference. If you are price-sensitive and you print photos of daily life, you can still buy it. Its 260g photo paper is RMB 35 (pack of 20 sheets) and its 170g photo paper is RMB 20 (pack of 20 sheets).
Tsinghua Tongfang high-gloss photo paper adopts foreign advanced coating technology and has excellent compatibility and can be widely used in mainstream digital printers in various domestic markets. The product also has excellent ink absorption properties and good water resistance. The paper has high whiteness and the printing effect is clear and delicate. Coupled with high-speed and quick-drying coating technology, it can fully meet the needs of household and commercial applications. Tsinghua Tongfang high-gloss photo paper will bring users a more affordable choice with its excellent quality and moderate price.
In addition to these standard photo papers, there are also some relatively new printing paper products:
Happy Miaomiao Stickers
It allows you to print your favorite Print the pictures onto Miaomiao stickers and paste them on your mobile phone, notebook, pencil box... to decorate the environment or decorate your home!
Shirt transfer paper
Shirt transfer paper allows you to create textiles independently. Print the picture on shirt transfer paper, then use an iron to transfer it to pure cotton or white or light-colored textiles containing more than 50% cotton, and you can have your own shirts, sheets, curtains...
With the widespread use of color inkjet printers in China, the market for related products is also growing. In addition to the above brands, there are also products from Canon, Lexmark, Xerox, Little Prince and other brands on the market. , the photo printing paper of these brands is also quite good, and can fully meet the needs of consumers. Consumers should be reminded that when purchasing, try to go to some larger consumable stores to buy, and it is best to buy photo printing paper of a big brand. , this can reduce unnecessary regrets for you. Finally, one thing you need to pay attention to is that when you buy photo printing paper, it is best to read your printer manual first, because some color inkjet printers have special requirements for photo paper, so try to follow the special specifications marked in the manual. Go buy it.