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Protecting Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Inkjet Prints?

 
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May 25, 2013 17:39 |  #1

I am new to digital photography but have already made several prints that I like, and would give to friends and family. However, the paper I bought, Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, is covered in warnings about touching the printed surface. I would like to make my prints more durable, and searching around the internet I have found several products recommended by different sources:

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Is one of these particularly appropriate for my purposes, or is there another method altogether I should look into? These are large prints, the one I am particularly concerned about is 16x48". I do not want to spend a lot of money so mounting behind glass is not feasible.




  
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May 25, 2013 22:12 |  #2

Where will the prints end up?


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May 26, 2013 09:50 as a reply to  @ bespoke's post |  #3

They would be hung like posters.




  
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May 26, 2013 10:43 as a reply to  @ PointyPointyPointy's post |  #4

Get a better paper. The Epson papers, even their premium versions, aren't that great. You should be able to touch a good paper without fear of ruining the print.

Try Red River's Ultra Pro Satin paper. It's better quality than Epson, costs less and is quite durable. I also love Ilford's Galerie papers... the smooth pearl has a beautiful finish that's not too glossy and not too matte but it costs a bit more.


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