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Posted: **Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:52 pm**

Hi there,

I've only ever used Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in my Epson R800 printer but am looking at getting some Ilford paper for my next batch

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Smooth Pearl and Smooth Gloss papers? Is it like glossy and matt?

Also, I've got my monitor/printer working quite well with Epson paper (Done by 'eye' not hardware calibration)... will I need to change anything if I change papers?

Thanks for any help
Paul

Posted: **Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:57 pm**

Pearl paper has very nice looking ... pearl finish

It's something between matt and glossy. I like very much.

Profiles for paper and setting instructions could be downloaded from Ilford Profiles page

Posted: **Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:09 pm**

Paul

The Pearl is superb. I switched to it after reading here of glowing praise for it. I now won't use anything else. It adds a wonderful lustre to the finished print.

Posted: **Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:16 pm**

Thanks,

Will see if I can find myself some Smooth Pearl and give it a go.

Paul

Posted: **Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:41 pm**

Whatever you do, don't get anything in the Classic range, ie. Classic Pearl or Classic Smooth as it won't be compatible with your model Epson.

http://www.ilford.com/html/us_english/p ... _Epson.pdf

Cheers
Sheila PS Still trying to flog my 133 sheets of Classic Pearl!!!

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