Chakonari
Getting Fingers Dirty
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I've been trying to find out if there is a clear differentiation between "normal" photo paper and "fine art" paper. I mean what's the difference between (non-textured) regular glossy inkjet paper and glossy fine art paper. (Or cheap matte and fine art matte)
I'm not asking about the obvious, i.e. that I should be able to expect a better looking print on better paper, but the actual physical/chemical differences.
The only things I have been able to find out are: Fine art paper costs more, and textured papers and canvas are generally found under the "fine art" category. Matte, satin and glossy can be found in both regular inkjet and fine art.
Are all papers from manufacturers like Hahnemhle, Ilford and Innova fine art papers? Reading the descriptions on the manufacturers' and suppliers sites has not help with categorising paper. Or is there no clear line but just a grey area and anybody can use the term "fine art paper" to make people pay extra?
Side note: The reason I asked myself this, is that I'm trying to understand why the Canon Pixma Pro printers enforce a 35mm border at the start and end of prints when the fine art setting is used.
I'm not asking about the obvious, i.e. that I should be able to expect a better looking print on better paper, but the actual physical/chemical differences.
The only things I have been able to find out are: Fine art paper costs more, and textured papers and canvas are generally found under the "fine art" category. Matte, satin and glossy can be found in both regular inkjet and fine art.
Are all papers from manufacturers like Hahnemhle, Ilford and Innova fine art papers? Reading the descriptions on the manufacturers' and suppliers sites has not help with categorising paper. Or is there no clear line but just a grey area and anybody can use the term "fine art paper" to make people pay extra?
Side note: The reason I asked myself this, is that I'm trying to understand why the Canon Pixma Pro printers enforce a 35mm border at the start and end of prints when the fine art setting is used.