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Your only option then is to cut the paper (not always a clean result with luster) or buy an oversized book that leaves your prints swimming. That's nuts. Great print results BUT the 11.7 x 16.5 size which is a common size overseas makes it impossible to find a decent portfolio or even affordable sheet protectors. Currently Amazon has one set of A3 protectors selling at 25 for a 10 pack.
FORTUNATELY, I DO actually cut my own mats. So what possessed them to manufacture these off the wall PHOTO paper sizes. but most of my customers don't. And most people who pay $175 and up for fine art prints of this size probably won't mind going to Aaron Brothers or Michaels to have custom made mats. I am so anxious to print large format on this paper. Fairly recently I began using this paper in the 8.5 x 11 standard size. What really makes this paper great, besides the outstanding color, is the fact that you don't see the "infamous" glare on areas where no ink is used when using ultra brite inks on glossy paper. my general complaint about inkjet paper, at least from Epson.
or that everyone can afford to have custom sized mats made. I see no problems with 17 x 22, since that is the largest size print this printer uses (among Epson pre cut papers). There ain'ta no pre-cut mats with an 11.7" x 16.5" or 13" x 19" opening. Anyway, again, I do love their paper. I know that THIS size can be cut down to 11 x 14, but why should we have to do that. What is it with these guys having such oddball print sizes for PHOTO papers. Also, the portfolio I use to display my prints is made for 11 x 14 prints. In a few weeks I'll receive my new Epson 3880 with Ultrachrome K3 ink.
Most people have to rely on pre-cut mats and frames. Epson apparently thinks everyone cuts their own mats. Now. Standard PHOTO print sizes today are from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, 12 x 18, 16 x 20 and 20 x 24.
I use this paper on a regular basis and have been very satisfied. This is an excellent all around paper for Epson Photo printers.
Would definitely purchase again. Love this paper, it is the best for school since I am a photo student.
I have an Epson printer, so it helps to have Epson paper. The Epson paper is extrmely good. I like the Lustre, and it is my default paper now.
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