An economical, heavyweight paper, Doubleweight Matte Paper is the perfect solution for affordable, high quality output from the Epson Stylus Pro series wide-format printers. Applications include promotional pieces, fine art, photographs, professional layouts, courtroom graphics, proofs, displays and posters.
A low-cost alternative for high-resolution output, this paper is compatible with both dye and pigment ink. With instant ink drying for added convenience, this paper can also be easily laminated for a glossy-finished look and as a means of protection from excessive light and moisture.
Like all Epson innovative media, this paper is engineered to give you the highest resolution and colour saturation possible. Epson's printer driver software actually optimises the amount of ink released onto the page, based on the type of paper used. As always, Epson supplies guarantee Epson quality.
Doubleweight Matte Paper when facemounted on acrylic glass, using Diasec™ process, is a digigraphie certified media.
Features and Benefits
Feature | Performance | Additional comments |
| Indoor/outdoor usage | Indoor use recommended | Paper only should be used for outdoor purposes when used with encapsulation lamination and a UV film |
| Lightfastnedss | 200 years. One year (indoor under direct sunlight through a window) | Lightfastness ratings are based on accelerated testing of prints on speciality media. The one year time period (indoor direct sunlight) applies only when laminated using encapsulated UV film and printed with Epson UltraChrome inks |
| Archivability | Fair | It is not recommended that the paper be displayed for years as the colour of the coating may change |
| Resistance to water | Good | Bleeding does not occure with incidental water contact. However, encapsulated lamination is recommended in wet conditions |
| Ink drying time | Immediate (less than 30 seconds) | Ink is dry to the touch after printing. However, it takes 3 hours before it cures and becomes durable. |
| Lamination feasability | Pressure sensitive; cold lamination only | Lamination extends the life of the print and increases durability |
