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Old 30-11-2005, 03:53 PM
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Can someone explain the GSM's to me and what paper should be used with what print etc

i.e Matte, glossy, photo etc etc

I really can't seem to get the right paper for the job I'm wanting to do
Old 30-11-2005, 03:56 PM
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the higher the gsm the better quality / thickness of the paper
Old 30-11-2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by slowpoke
the higher the gsm the better quality / thickness of the paper
Spot on, our good stuff at work is about 100 gsm's James
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Ok

So say I was wanting to print some pictures I'd taken with my digi-cam, what paper should I use

the Photo one or the Glossy one

also, what is Matte used for

Wish it said on the bloody boxes it comes in

Printer is an Epson R300
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r300 here too, if doing 6x4" prints, use epson premium glossy photo paper 255gsm, its what i use the qualitys shit hot, looks like a real photo from a shop!
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got mine here buy one get one free @ £5.29

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=86121

most places want £6 to 10 for one pack.

or A4 http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=76224
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