Aurora Art Natural 285 Post Cards
Description
Aurora Art White and Natural Post Card Sizes are made using fine 100% cotton rag content, Aurora offers the look and feel of fine art paper. Aurora is available in pleasing natural or bright white shades. Both have a semi-smooth surface, and acid-free base stock and coating. Aurora Natural contains no optical brighteners . Compatible with Epson, Canon, and HP printers, you can print photo quality on both sides of this media.
Ideal for:
- luxurious velvet smooth surface
- choice of neutral or bright white shade
- maximum detail and clarity
- brilliant color reproduction
- fast drying
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Specifications
Aurora Art Natural
- Paper Weight: 64lb (250gsm)
- Thickness: 13.5mil
- Coated: Yes 2-sided
- Color: Natural White
- Surface: Semi-smooth
- Acidity: Acid Free
- Brighteners: No Optical Brighteners
Aurora Art White
- Paper Weight: 64lb (250gsm)
- Thickness: 13.5mil
- Coated: Yes 2-sided
- Color: Bright White
- Surface: Semi-smooth
- Acidity: Acid Free
- Brighteners: Minimal Brighteners
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?
All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent, latex or UV.
- Epson Photo (dye inks): Yes*
- Epson UltraChrome (pigment): Yes*
- Epson DuraBrite Ultra (pigment): Yes*
- Epson 1400 / 1430: No
- Epson ARTISAN 700/800 Series: No
- Canon: Yes
- Canon Lucia (pigment): Yes
- HP: No**
- Lexmark: Yes
- Kodak: Yes
* Heavy cotton art papers may not consistently auto-feed in the top main paper tray. They can be fed by hand easily, and may feed without assistance on some occasions. Returns on this paper are not accepted on the basis of feed problems.
** Not recommended for front feeding HP printers due to thickness of media.
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Reviews for Aurora Art Natural 285 Post Cards
The paper that behaves!
Loren Iwerks
06/11/2019
A wonderful art paper that offers consistently excellent performance! It has become my go-to paper for printing pen/brush/ink drawings with excellent detail and color.
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Disappointed
JB
05/30/2019
Have loved using this paper for years but now that they changed the thickness it is very difficult to print the smaller sizes because they can only be fed through the rear tray and are too thick for the rollers on my printer to grab(Epson Surecolor P800). This has been a super popular print size for my customers to purchase from me and now I'm going to have to search else where for paper. The paper is beautiful but I'm very disappointed it doesn't work with my printer any more.
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Fabulous Replacement for Museo
PGraphx
04/16/2019
I have been using Museo Artist Cards for years (220 gsm) and they have now changed to 200 gsm. Not fabulous move for pro level printers. I tried this paper, yes a touch heavier, and it is a fabulous alternative. I am thrilled as there will be no disruption in service to my artist card customers!
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New paper is too thick - printer can't grab it
Olga
03/19/2019
The new version of the paper is too thick. I use Canon pro-1000 printer and with the thicker paper have to use the manual feed in the back in order to make my prints now (this process is far more time-consuming vs using the rear tray). The prints look great and I love the quality of the paper, but, unfortunately the manual feed won't hold 5x7" paper so I have to use the rear tray and have to make several attempts each time to get the printer to grab the paper. I am sad to say that after using this paper for years, I will be looking for an alternative.
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Great Paper!
Emilie LeFebvre
03/01/2019
I'm just starting to print my Art prints from home. I ordered the sample pack and was able to compare the papers to the print company I currently use. The Aurora Natural was such a close match it was perfect! Just order different sizes so I can start printing from home!
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Excellent paper and no problems printing with Canon Pixma Pro-100
Tara Rodden Robinson
12/21/2018
I am extremely pleased with the quality of this paper and, unlike another reviewer, have experienced no problems printing with my Canon Pixma Pro-100. I started with the Aurora Natural C2S 7 x 10 greeting cards and got roller marks when printing borderless (this required folding the cards and feeding the double thickness through). Even with the iffy review, I went ahead and ordered the "new" Aurora Art Natural 285 which turns out to be 18 mil thick versus the 13.5 mil of the C2S card stock. I got beautiful richly colored prints that are very true to the color and contrast of my original work (which was acrylic on paper) and no roller marks. (I do have "prevent paper abrasion" still checked in setting and have not tried yet printing with this setting off.) I am beyond pleased with the results and the shipping was extremely quick even with the holiday rush.
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New Version too thick
Margaret
10/14/2018
I was a big fan of the original Aurora Natural. Although the new version is very high quality it doesn't work as well with my printer (Canon Pro-100). Even with the "prevent abrasion" setting on - and using manual feed - I still get print head marks that are visible on any darker areas of the print. Its super disappointing because there doesn't seem to be another 100% rag paper that is thinner in the Red River line up. I will use up my current supply on lighter coloured prints where the problem doesn't show, but after that will have to find an alternative paper. Its always frustrating when you find something that works and it gets changed and doesn't work anymore. It would be great if Red River could find a replacement to the old Aurora.
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Wonderful Paper!
JC
07/13/2018
I have printed landscapes and close-ups of butterflies with this paper using an Epson SureColor P400 printer. The reaction of everyone who has seen this prints is pretty much the same- "gorgeous" or "stunning". The colors are true-to-form. I have just ordered a larger size of this paper and am eager to start working with it.
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Just lovely.
Ashley DeVrieze
04/26/2018
My absolute favorite paper for watercolor prints. Customers are always asking whether they're prints or originals because the ink looks so great on this paper.
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Just what I Needed
The Aurora Fine Art Natural paper is just what I needed to contrast with my colorful art. :-) I recommend it to anyone who's serious about great results.
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Marilyn Sholin
Photo artist and Corel Paint instructor
"Aurora Art Natural paper is my favorite. It holds the ink and colors true to the colors I see on my screen and has just enough texture to add to the artwork."
