Epson 2200 and Glossy Paper

[EmjayPrice]

I need to print headshots for an actress. These are usually printed on glossy paper.

I here that the 2200 doesn't do such a great job on glossy.

Is it that bad?

What kind of paper could get me an output that closely resembles glossy?

Am I wasting my time even trying?

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...fotos by M

Canon 10D, Tamron 28-75 DI (Tamron where are the other DI lenses?)

 

[Dave A]

Pictorico Photo Gallery High Gloss White Film
I have used this with good result to get glossy photo.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_acc.asp?val=2

Dave

I need to print headshots for an actress. These are usually printed
on glossy paper.

I here that the 2200 doesn't do such a great job on glossy.

Is it that bad?

What kind of paper could get me an output that closely resembles
glossy?

Am I wasting my time even trying?

--
...fotos by M

Canon 10D, Tamron 28-75 DI (Tamron where are the other DI lenses?)

 

[jim reid]

You should try glossy for yourself. There are many threads on this forum that discuss methodologies that work with glossy. I believe the sample pack that came with the printer has some glossy paper. If it doesn't work to your satisfaction, try Epson Premium Luster. It works for me. I also spray three coats of glossy protective spray on the paper. Gives it a nice sheen. Good luck.
Jim

 

[eopix]

I use both glossy (Ilford Gallerie is a very nice paper) and matte (Epson's archival matte). Make sure you use the right ink (Photo black for glossy) and if you are using Photoshop, the right 2200 driver. Excellent results.

I need to print headshots for an actress. These are usually printed
on glossy paper.

I here that the 2200 doesn't do such a great job on glossy.

Is it that bad?

What kind of paper could get me an output that closely resembles
glossy?

Am I wasting my time even trying?

 

[James Riley]

Expensive like hell, though.

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JR

 

[Glenn Haley]

Jim,

I also spray my Premium Luster prints but I only use one coat of Kraylon Crystal Clear. Bronzing is hardly noticeable and the prints display richer tones.

I have never tried multiple coats. Do you see a big improvement with additional coats? Also, Krylon makes a UV protective coating but I have been unable to find it locally. Have you tried this coating?

Glenn

You should try glossy for yourself. There are many threads on this
forum that discuss methodologies that work with glossy. I believe
the sample pack that came with the printer has some glossy paper.
If it doesn't work to your satisfaction, try Epson Premium Luster.
It works for me. I also spray three coats of glossy protective
spray on the paper. Gives it a nice sheen. Good luck.
Jim

 

[jim reid]

I use High Gloss Sureguard on my Epson Premium Luster prints. About $14 at our local Photo store. I do notice a slight differance after the 3rd coat. Maybe all in my mind but more then one coat vastly improves the sheen. Looks almost like semigloss. If thats the effect your shooting for. There is absolutly NO problems (bronzing, metamerism, etc.) after spraying. I did see some very slight loss of color (viewed from an angle) in the highlights before I sprayed. I do recommend spraying more then one coat after seeing the results. I have not tried the Krylon spray but I plan too. Good luck.
Jim

 

[Steve Hoffmann #147357]

I'm using Pictorico's Photo Gallery Glossy. This paper has more gloss than Epson's glossy and the subtle texture of the paper hides the bronzing or layered look better than any of Epson's papers. I also tried Pictorico's Glossy White Film paper but this paper makes the image look like it was printed on metal. The gloss was super high and the paper glass smooth so you see the bronzing on unframed prints more than any other paper I’ve tried.

Cheers, Steve
http://www.sphoto.com

I need to print headshots for an actress. These are usually printed
on glossy paper.

I here that the 2200 doesn't do such a great job on glossy.

Is it that bad?

What kind of paper could get me an output that closely resembles
glossy?

Am I wasting my time even trying?

--
...fotos by M

Canon 10D, Tamron 28-75 DI (Tamron where are the other DI lenses?)

--
Steve

 

[Estuardo]

My favorite glossy paper is Pictorico's Photo Gallery Glossy. I tried their White Film paper and it was very very hard for me to tell the difference between the two. I preferred the Film as far as the image, using Pictorico's profiles, but it's very thin; reminds me of mylar.

The Glossy is about half the cost of their Film paper.

I tried Ilford Galerie Smooth Gloss and got good results using their profile, but Pictorico Gallery Glossy is my preference for glossy prints.