Which Paper Should You Print On?

If you're getting an Epson printer, then you definitely want to print on Epson paper (with only that Red River Paper exception I mentioned for the 4800). Epson paper not only works best on Epson printers, sometimes it's the only paper that will work (for example, one time when I was in a bind, I tried some HP paper. It didn't work at allthe paper went through the printer and ink came out, but it looked like...well, let's just say it didn't work and leave it at that). So, which papers do I recommend? Here they are:

Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper: This is a cotton paper with a matte coating that looks like watercolor paper and has a wonderful texture that gives your photos almost a painted feel. Clients love the feel of this paper and it's usually the first thing they notice.

Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper: This is probably my all-around favorite paper (and a favorite with many pros) because, although it definitely has a sheen to it, it does so without being overly glossy. It's that perfect paper between glossy and matte.

Epson Enhanced Matte Paper: This is a great paper for black-and-white prints, and it has both a nice texture and finish that gives a surprisingly crisp detail.

All of these papers are available directly from Epson.com, but I also often find these at my local CompUSA in sizes up to 13x19".