Surface texture comparison
Each paper has a slightly different e-surface texture depth. The photos below try to illustrate the differences; each photo was converted to black and white to help enhance the texture of each paper. The more pronounced the texture surface and depth, the more you will be able to see the texture when viewing the print up close; at long distances, the texture is not observable. Generally, more texture means less reflection and glare. Papers with shallow surface texture, such as Arctic Polar Satin, are still much less glossy than gloss papers.
| UltraPro Satin 4.0® | Arctic Polar Satin® |
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| Arctic Polar Luster® | Palo Duro Satin® |
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Paper Details Comparison
| Paper Name | UltraPro Satin® | Arctic Polar Satin® | Palo Duro Satin® | Arctic Polar Luster® |
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| Quality | As good as major retail brands | Better than retail brands | Better than retail brands | Exceeds lab quality |
| Weight | 270 gsm (68lb) | 255 gsm (66lb) | 255 gsm (66lb) | 300 gsm (75lb) |
| Thickness | 10.4 mil | 10.4 mil | 10.4 mil | 11.8 mil |
| Paper Shade | Bright white (cool tone) | Bright white (cool tone) | Bright white (warm tone) | Bright white (cool tone) |
| Printer Compatibility | Universal | Universal | Universal | Universal |
| Print on Back | No | No | No | No |
| Markings on Back | No | No | No | No |
| Water Resistant? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rolls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ink explanation notes:
| Epson photo printers | Dye inks |
| Epson UltraChrome printers | Pigment |
| Epson DuraBrite | Pigment |
| Canon | Dye |
| HP | Dye |
| Lexmark | Dye |
| Dell | Dye |
Last updated: September 28, 2019
