Big Bend Baryta (tell me more about the name) delivers the deep tonality, rich detail, and classic feel of a true darkroom print. Its smooth surface and subtle sheen are matched by a neutral white tone created using a 100% barium sulfate (baryta) layer, the traditional method that gives fine photographic papers their natural depth and character. Ideal for portraits and landscapes, this paper produces deep blacks, striking contrast, and gallery-worthy results. If you're printing for exhibition or final delivery, Big Bend Baryta sets the standard. ...continue reading below
Big Bend Baryta 310 Details & Information
Big Bend Baryta (tell me more about the name) delivers the deep tonality, rich detail, and classic feel of a true darkroom print. Its smooth surface and subtle sheen are matched by a neutral white tone created using a 100% barium sulfate (baryta) layer, the traditional method that gives fine photographic papers their natural depth and character. Ideal for portraits and landscapes, this paper produces deep blacks, striking contrast, and gallery-worthy results. If you're printing for exhibition or final delivery, Big Bend Baryta sets the standard.
If you rely on the big-name barytas from Canson or Hahnemuhle, Big Bend Baryta 310 should be your next choice. It matches their premium quality, comes in more sizes, and delivers greater value, guaranteed. Read the Big Bend Baryta review by the editor of Gathered Light Magazine.
Big Bend Baryta's whiteness comes from a special barium sulfate variant called blanc-fixe, which means permanent white. This material is in the coating. It is inert and lends stability to the paper's whiteness over time. The coating and base materials are free of acid, lignin, and fluorescent brightening agents. Big Bend Baryta 310 gives you all you need for true exhibition quality photographic prints.
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* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.
* Compatible with pigment and dye inks.
* Not for inkjet printers with a front-feed only design.
Paper Weight: 310 gsm
Thickness: 12 mil
Surface: Elegant smooth finish with medium sheen
Printable: Photo and art quality on glossy side. Not printable on the back.
Coating: Microporous coated
Color: Neutral white
Type: 100% alpha-cellulose base stock with pure Baryta whitener layer. Acid free, lignin free, buffered with calcium carbonate, FOGRA Certified ISO 9706 (paper aging standards)
Back: No markings or logos
Optical Brighteners? Very low
Roll Specs
Core: 3"
Outside Diameter: 4.35"
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* If your printer has a specialty media path, we recommend you use it with this paper. If you only have a top paper tray, you can use this product one sheet at a time. Please read our Tips for Feeding Inkjet Papers article for tips on printing with specialty paper stocks.
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A truly beautiful paper, but it curls
David Feingold, Jul 30, 2026
This is a beautiful paper: excellent reproduction for both color and B&W. It has enough heft to be taken seriously. I have used it for exhibitions in Paris, Bangkok, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, and MSU. It is fine if it is properly mounted, but can develop quite bad curling.
BBB310
Garry Geer, Jul 14, 2026
This paper meets all the criteria of my needs in range of hues and contrast. I love the papers' weight for handling as well as giving it a durable feel.
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BIG BEND BARYTA 310 for BW on Canon Pro-200s
Carlan Tapp, Jul 06, 2026
Beautiful surface paper. Printing only BW. Used the profile with Lightroom, Canon print driver using the suggested Photo Paper Pro Platinum and finally Photo Paper Pro Luster. (both with the proper BW settings) My personal testing was a slight magenta tone in the midtones with the first two tests. Using the Photo Paper Pro Luster with a slight correction in print driver produced good results for neutral bw print.
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