Ilford Galerie Prestige Smooth Pearl - A4 - 25 Sheets - 310gsm

The Smooth Pearl finish offers a semi-gloss surface that reduces glare and fingerprints, providing a look similar to traditional photographic pearl prints. Other finishes like Gloss or Matte offer different visual and tactile qualities.

This paper is compatible with most good quality pigment and dye-based inkjet printers. However, it's best to confirm your printer's specifications for maximum paper weight (310gsm) and media type support.

The nanoporous coating allows the ink to be absorbed and dry almost immediately upon contact, making the print 'touch dry' from the printer. While exceptionally fast, avoid aggressive handling immediately after printing to ensure no ink transfer.

Store the paper in its original packaging, in a cool, dry environment, away from direct sunlight and humidity. This preserves the paper's condition and ink-receptive coating.

The A4 dimensions are 21 x 29.7 cm (8.3 x 11.7 inches).

The paper has a natural photographic white tint and does not typically rely on optical brighteners, which contributes to its archival stability and natural appearance.

The 310gsm weight provides a substantial, heavyweight feel, giving prints a premium quality and durability that mimics traditional photographic paper.

Ensure you have selected the correct paper type in your printer driver settings (e.g., 'Heavyweight Glossy' or 'Premium Photo Paper'). Verify that your printer is compatible with the paper's weight (310gsm). Avoid overfilling the paper tray.

Calibrate your monitor and printer. Use ICC profiles specifically created for this paper and your printer model if available. Ensure your image editing software is set up for color management.

Check that the paper is loaded correctly and not curled. Do not overfill the paper tray. Use the manual feed slot if the paper is too thick for the standard tray. Ensure no foreign objects are in the printer's paper path.

Perform a print head cleaning and nozzle check through your printer's utility software. Ensure the paper type is correctly selected. Try printing a test page.