12 special paper types. Which one is right for your photo print?
From different paper thicknesses and textures, to special characteristics and materials earlier available only to professionals, the selection of paper types from Colormailer ensures that you can get exactly what you want.
From industry leaders like Kodak, Fuji and Canon, to Professional fine art paper providers like Hahnemuehle and Ilford papers, all you need to do is to take your pick so your photos come alive. Here is our range of paper types and their characteristics.
Posters
High quality posters in multiple sizes to suit all your needs, whether to promote your business or just to print a poster of your kid’s favourite movie star. Ideal for indoor posters, exhibitions, trade shows and booth decoration. Our combination of high end printing with Solid Pigment Ink on professional quality papers have earned archival ratings of over 100 years, in addition to being sunlight and water resistant.
Standard Formats - Canon Semi-glossy Photoquality paper 190g/m2
- High-quality resin coated photographic paper.
- Ideal for: Indoor posters, graphic art, proofing, presentations and photography.
- Produces images with an extremely wide color gamut.
- Resists stains.
- Delivers high color density and perfect image clarity.
Photo Posters - Premium Professional Photo Paper
Portrait oriented paper with richer colors and sharper text, producing excellent flesh tones. Print longevity: 100+ years without noticeable fading (typical home display), over 200 years in dark storage; and 1 to 5 years for commercial display. Ideal for: Photographic applications like portraits, weddings, commercial shoots.
Canvas prints
Hahnemühle Goya Canvas 340g/m2
- Weight: 340g/m2
- Finish: Satin finish
- Made of poly-cotton
- Matte finish
- Distinctive structure and special satin coating
- Give art reproduction and photo printing an artistic, painted appearance
Fine Art Prints
Convert your photos into works of art on art quality paper with textures ranging from Glossy and Ultrasmooth Matte to Pearl finish. Our combination of high end printing with Solid Pigment Ink on professional quality papers have earned archival ratings of over 100 years, in addition to being sunlight and water resistant.
Available in sizes ranging from 20×30cm up to 100×300cm. There are 6 different paper types available, from 285g/m2 to 340g/m2.
Ilford Professional Instant Dry Pearl RC Paper 290g/m2
- Weight: 290g/m2
- Finish: Satin/Pearl
- Premium photographic quality inkjet paper
- Uses the latest porous technology coating making it dry to the
- touch straight from the printer
- Bright white tint for high contrast
- Optimized for high speed printing
- Fast drying
- Fully pigment and dye compatible
- Superb imaging performance
- The bright white tint is excellent for commercial graphics and displays
Euromedia Canvas 340g/m2
- Weight: 340g/m2
- Finish: High Gloss Finish
- Satin artist canvas
- Perfect for printing with water-based dye, pigmented ink and solvent ink
- Structure of the fabric remains very visible
- Light glossy inkjet coating is wipe (not water) and scratch resistant
- Very fast drying time (instant dry)
- Can be stitched
- Suitable for image galleries of graphics, art and photographic reproductions
- Very good for use as a banner.
Hahnemühle German Etching 310g/m2
- Weight: 310g/m2
- Finish: Velvet Matte
- Mould-made, acid free etching paper
- Surface similar to an etching paper which will also reproduce traditional prints excellently
- Printed side of the paper has been specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation
- The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance
- Suitable for images which are highly detailed and photographic imagery
- Ideal for: Fine art reproduction, business cards, greetings cards, post cards, menu and novelty applications, certificates and presentation prints for display purposes.
Torchon by Hahnemühle 285g/m2
- Weight: 285g/m2
- Finish: Ultra-Matte parchment
- Acid free watercolor paper
- Parchment or pastel paper surface
- Printed side of this paper is specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation
- The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance
- The original beauty and three dimensionality of a print can be captured with this bright white paper
- Ideal for: Reproductions of oil, watercolor and pastel paintings.
Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta 325g/m2
- Weight: 325g/m2
- Finish: Ultra smooth glossy
- Brilliant white
- Ultra smooth surface
- High gloss paper, high color depth, large color gamut and image definition
- Barium sulphate used in the premium inkjet coating makes it glossy
- Ideal for: Black and white prints with an extremely high dmax and the finest grey tones.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g/m2
- Weight: 308g/m2
- Finish: Ultra-Matte smooth
- Smooth bright white 100% rag based paper
- Specifically designed to meet the digital photo output needs of photographers and artist
- Picks up every detail captured in the photograph
- Coated to give excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation
- The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance
- Ideal for: Photographic and fine art reproduction, business cards, greeting cards, certificates, bookmaking and computer generated artwork.
Ilford Professional Instant Dry Glossy Paper 290g/m2
- Weight: 290g/m2
- Finish: Full gloss
- Premium photographic quality inkjet paper
- Uses the latest porous technology coating making it dry to the touch straight from the printer
- Bright white tint for high contrast
- Optimized for high speed printing
- Fast drying
- Fully pigment and dye compatible
- Superb imaging performance
- The bright white tint is excellent for commercial graphics and displays.
Photo prints
Print your photos on high quality paper and choose from multiple size and format options to transform your digital photos into photo prints. Print sizes range from 9×13cm to 20×30cm.
Premium quality photo paper
- Silver-halide, color negative, digital paper
- Delivers exceptional sharpness, clarity, color reproduction
- Designed for high color saturation, bold colors, sharp text
- Thicker base is designed to provide especially high-gloss images
- High color saturation, sharpness, and clarity
- Extra-rigid, premium-quality base
- Optimized for making crisp, sharp digital prints
- Exceptional sharpness, clarity, color reproduction, color saturation
- Bold, bright colors that last a lifetime.