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Post by flockofthese on Sept 5, 2013 12:34:43 GMT -9
I just got an order from a site called Unique Photo. The transaction seemed smooth, and the deal seems good to me, so I thought I would share. I got some 50 page packs of Canon 8.5x11 matte photo paper for 5 bucks each. www.uniquephoto.com/product/canon-8-5x11-matte-photo-paper-50-sheets-7981a004/I also got a couple of these 100 page packs of 8.5x11 glossy photo paper for 3 bucks each. For that price I assume they must be clearanced out or something. This is my first glossy photo paper other than some free samples of smaller sized HP stuff I got with some ink. I cant really say how good the paper is, but it seems about the same to me as the free HP stuff I had. Its hard to tell for sure with the size difference, and its been a while since I used the HP stuff. Buy at you own risk I guess. www.uniquephoto.com/product/ilford-8-5x11-consumer-glossy-158g-100-sheets-1147070/Edit: I want to mention that I have gotten that Canon paper for that price in brick and mortar stores before. The real deal here is that gloss photo paper.
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Post by wisdomknight on Nov 5, 2013 8:14:33 GMT -9
Thanks for the tip, I wish I knew how the paper compares to what I get now.
I buy HP Everyday photo paper glossy for $14 after tax at walmart.com for 100 sheets.
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Post by mproteau (Paper Realms) on Nov 5, 2013 8:28:18 GMT -9
If you have access to a Staples, and are fond of Matte Photo Paper (I'm a relatively recent convert), they often do deals (like they are doing this week) where you can get 4x 50 packs at ~$2.00 each, which is a pretty decent price. They often have a coupon making one pack free. I have a mountain of the stuff, and get very good results from my inkjet printer on them - certainly much better than the Staples cardstock I had been using prior.
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Post by wisdomknight on Nov 6, 2013 8:49:50 GMT -9
I was thinking on using matte photo paper but I dont know how stiff and strong it is compared to its gloss equivalent. Also the plasticy protection that gloss photo paper offers feels like a more permanet solution.
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Post by mproteau (Paper Realms) on Nov 6, 2013 8:53:50 GMT -9
I've been using matte photo paper for all my builds - buildings, standees, etc. I don't have the numbers off the top of my head, but it's been a perfectly fine substitute for my old 110lb cardstock.
As for whether glossy or matte will last longer... I'm not a whiz about printing stuff. I'd assume that if the ink bonds to the paper, you're good to go. I would think matte paper would be easier to achieve this than glossy paper, but that's really coming from someone who knows diddly-squat about printing/ink technology.
I would believe that glossy paper would produce more vivid results than the matte paper, but I haven't bothered to compare, since I'm cheap and don't think I'll be able to beat the price. Of course, I have a LOT of free 4x6" glossy photo paper... Oh dear... Maybe I should reformat some pages and try that!
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Post by squirmydad on Nov 6, 2013 9:23:05 GMT -9
Canon matte photo paper is the absolute bomb. Rich colors, great durability.
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Post by Dagger on Nov 6, 2013 15:22:20 GMT -9
I used matte photo paper for all of the Zombicide zombies I did and you can really tell the difference in quality... lots better than regular cardstock...
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Post by wisdomknight on Nov 7, 2013 9:06:48 GMT -9
Ill have to order some Cannon matte then...can't ask for better reviews than you guys!
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Post by squirmydad on Nov 7, 2013 9:55:57 GMT -9
Left side is Canon Matte photo paper. Right side is Georgia Pacific 110lb cardstock. Both models by Dave Graffam.
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Post by endial on Nov 7, 2013 12:01:34 GMT -9
Left side is Canon Matte photo paper. Right side is Georgia Pacific 110lb cardstock. Both models by Dave Graffam. This being printed with a laser correct?
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Post by mproteau (Paper Realms) on Nov 7, 2013 12:06:23 GMT -9
That's the kind of difference I see on my inkjet printer. With cardstock, I have to print very light or else it gets very muddy. With photo quality prints on the matte photo paper, I get a lot of depth and detail. I know I can't go back to cardstock!
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Post by squirmydad on Nov 7, 2013 12:58:57 GMT -9
Left side is Canon Matte photo paper. Right side is Georgia Pacific 110lb cardstock. Both models by Dave Graffam. This being printed with a laser correct? Nope! Really old hp 6520 inkjet printer. The paper makes all the difference, pretty sturdy too.
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Post by endial on Nov 7, 2013 13:07:07 GMT -9
This being printed with a laser correct? Nope! Really old hp 6520 inkjet printer. The paper makes all the difference, pretty sturdy too. Deal totally ordering some next friday then.
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Post by wisdomknight on Nov 7, 2013 14:38:25 GMT -9
Nope! Really old hp 6520 inkjet printer. The paper makes all the difference, pretty sturdy too. Deal totally ordering some next friday then. Wow, amazing!
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