Resin Coated Photo Paper

During recent years there has been considerable growth in the use of inkjet printers for producing photographs. Results from inkjet printers are normally disappointing when printed on standard paper because they lack density, vibrancy, and sharpness which is why special coated photo papers are recommended for the purpose.

Choosing the right coated photo paper for printing photos can be a difficult decision and there are numerous things to consider such as does the photo paper curl when drying? How long do you need your prints to last? Do you need them to be printed quickly? One of the most popular choices when it comes to photo paper is resin coated photo paper.

The majority of all photographs produced today are produced on resin coated photo paper. There are many reasons for this and some of these are: resin coated photo paper prints can be finished and dried within twenty to thirty minutes, have improved dimensional stability, and do not curl upon drying.

One of the best known names when it comes to photo printing is Harman Technology. Harman Technology has been producing quality photo paper for years and their knowledge and products is constantly growing and improving. Their range of resin coated photo paper is second to none and consists of Harman Crystaljet Gloss and Harman Crystaljet Luster. Both designed to produce high quality photo images on popular photo-dedicated printers using dye or pigment inks.

Harman Crystaljet paper is perfect for monochrome prints and offers deep blacks as well as superb levels of detail, even in shadow areas. Because it is a resin coated rather than fibre based paper it carries a lower price tag.

Of the two types of Crystaljet paper, Crystaljet Gloss photo paper produces crisp picture, vibrant colours, and shiny finish, whereas Crystaljet Luster photo paper is considered to be more professional, as well as having reduced glare.

If you are unsure which of the two types of resin coated photo paper is right for you, or whether you might be better using fibre based paper, Harman have produced a sample pack that contains 3 sheets of each of their resin coated photo paper as well as their fibre based paper.

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Harman Express produces quality Harman and Ilford photo products that are readily available at fair prices.