Epson Legacy Papers Review

A review of epson legacy textured photo paper.

Epson legacy papers review.

Epson s platine is among the company s set of legacy fine art papers. The epson legacy papers are all excellent papers and are all relatively expensive. A very unique paper legacy platine combines the look and feel of a traditional silver halide paper but with a true fine art cotton base. According to wilhelm research tests epson s flagship legacy papers deliver estimated permanence ratings of up to 200 years for color prints and likely in excess of 400 years for black and white when printed using their new hd hdx ultrachrome inks.

To contact epson america you may write to 3840 kilroy airport way long beach ca 90806 or call 1 800 463 7766. Epson launches new legacy textured paper. Legacy textured is comprised of a mould made paper base that lays cotton fibers down randomly to virtually eliminate curl and a heavily textured surface that simulates old world handcrafted watercolor papers. The paper has all the fine art specs.

I compared legacy textured to some of epson s other fine art matte papers including epson legacy fibre somerset velvet for epson epson cold press both bright and natural and epson hot press both bright and natural. You are providing your consent to epson america inc doing business as epson so that we may send you promotional emails. You may withdraw your consent or view our privacy policy at any time. Available in roll or cut sheet.

In a recent series of tests on legacy platine i revived some images printed in the past. The new epson legacy paper line specifically addresses this mix in the overall longevity scheme. Epson today introduced legacy textured the latest addition to its sophisticated legacy paper line offering the ultimate in quality and longevity for artists selling their work. Epson legacy paper sample pack 8 5x11 16 sheets 4 of each it s been a while since i ve done a series of articles but when i set out to do my review of the four new epson legacy papers i quickly realized i had too much content for one blog article.

Even the baryta paper is more than twice the price of epson s ultra premium luster paper a very good luster. A smooth satin surface on 100 percent cotton fiber acid and lignin free and ph buffered with a weight of 314 gsm. With outstanding black density and color gamut this paper is ideal for any color or black and white printmaking. New paper provides textured surface and matte finish in epson s distinguished legacy paper line.