Epson Hot Press Bright Paper (8.5 x 11″, 25 Sheets)
$22.39
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Description
For fine art photographers looking for a matte medium that can deliver a wide color gamut and high brightness, Epson has developed Hot Press Bright Paper. Made from 100% cotton rag and using a hot press production technique, this paper features a smooth matte finish. The heavy weight of 330 gsm, thickness of 17 mil, and opacity of 98% further give this paper the look and feel of a true fine art paper. Also, through the use of optical brightening agents, this media will help deliver bright whites, deep blacks, and a wide color gamut. Designed for longevity, Hot Press Bright is free of acid, lignin, and chlorine and is pH buffered.
This paper is available here as a 25-pack of 8.5 x 11″ sheets.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.5 × 9 × 0.9 in |
| Material | Cotton Rag |
| Basis Weight | 330 gsm |
| Thickness | 17 mil / 0.43 mm |
| Opacity | 98% |
| Brightness | 96% |
| Single/Double-Sided | Single |
| OBA Content | Yes |
| Surface Finish | Matte |
| Storage Temperature | 68 to 77°F / 20 to 25°C |
| Storage Humidity | 40 to 60% |
| Quantity | 25 Sheets |
| Sheet Size (W x L) | 8.5 x 11" / 21.6 x 27.94 cm |
Reviews (180)
180 reviews for Epson Hot Press Bright Paper (8.5 x 11″, 25 Sheets)
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Douglas Rempel (verified owner) –
This is a great paper for fine art photography
Brown Upton (verified owner) –
One of my favorite papers
Tiana Weber (verified owner) –
I print using the Epson R3000 printer. I thought that my previous matte paper was good but this Hot Press Bright Smooth Matte is the best that I’ve seen. Razor sharp, great colors, matches what I see on my monitor, and the colors are vibrant without being over saturated. It also gives me the deepest blacks on my black & white photos.
Kyler Donnelly (verified owner) –
This is one of my favorite fine art papers when I want a smooth finish with great blacks and bright whites in my black and white prints. It is also great for colors. If you haven’t tried this paper you are missing out. For portraits where I was a more subtle highlight I use the hot press natural.
Henderson Considine (verified owner) –
I tested 14 papers & surfaces- Epson, Harman, Hahnemuhle for a large print run of many different types of images. This paper was slightly better than the Hahnemuhle for my purposes. However, the price & the longer roll made the decision final.
Dusty Gleason (verified owner) –
The most beautiful results come from printing with this paper. I have used many different fine art papers and this one has them all beat especially with tonal rang and texture.
Therese Heaney (verified owner) –
Best for images with vivid color in clean light. It’s not so white that skin tones get weird. It’s good for stark BW images too. I soft proof in Lightroom and Photoshop with the Epson provided profiles. I get the most wow factor from people when I print the right image on this paper.
Verda Ward (verified owner) –
I tried a variety of paper samples before settling on this one. It was the best mix for me of price and quality. While slightly more expensive than some of the other options, this paper has a rich, deep black and vivid colors. It produces excellent matte prints. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because it smudges easier than some of the others.
Rosalind Russel (verified owner) –
Clean bright white
Benedict Larson (verified owner) –
This is a heavy paper, which, when it’s surface dries to the expected lustre or soft gloss, is an admirable printing paper for serious work. Unfortunately it does not always dry to a uniform gloss. In my experience, the paper frequently shows different degrees of surface character coming out of my large Epson Pro 3800. The uneven degree of semi gloss persists in the face of trying variables in settings to the point where I will have to discontinue using it. As usual with large-scale manufacturers, Epson is puzzled by my reporting this, and has no clue as to a solution other than an offer to replace it, so I must consider switching to other similar papers.
Johnnie Mills (verified owner) –
Epson HPN and HPB are my go-to papers for printing on matte paper. Great paper and price point. Five years ago, I tested all of the leading matte papers for a large project I was completing. In the end, Epson HPB won out. I can’t say enough about this paper.
Benjamin Mraz (verified owner) –
I’ve been quite impressed with how well color saturation is with Hot Press Bright Smooth Matte. Magenta and earth tone colors from photos of the Grand Canyon on a cloudy day are brilliant. Will continue to use this paper and see how well it does with other colors and lighting situations. Handle paper on its edges or wear gloves to keep finger prints off photo.
Luciano Lang (verified owner) –
Works Fine
Nat Howell (verified owner) –
I have used this paper with the Epson R3000 for some graphic style art with large areas of black as well as fine lines. I was pleased with the Dmax of the black areas as well as its ability to keep fine lines from spreading. The white background is nice and cool, not bluish, not gray, not yellow. The paper is a nice weight — I did not experience much if any curl from printing. I handled the paper by the edges and did not have any drop out areas. Color reproduction was spot-on (using a profile and calibrated monitor). 2 minor notes about the profile — I had to go to the Pro section of the Epson website to download the profile for this printer-paper combination; and in Photoshop, the profile is a little hard to find in the list, as they use the abbreviation HPB instead of the words Hot Press Bright in the title of the profile. Also, for the R3000, the paper requires you to use the fine-art feed path. I had some issues getting the print-driver settings for the R3000 coordinated with the use of this tray when printing from Photoshop, but that comment is more related to the R3000 itself.
Raoul Armstrong (verified owner) –
Have used Hot Press Bright for a few years in 8.5×11 and 13×19 sizes for b&w prints. This was my first purchase of the 17×22 for prints 18 on the long side and the prints were good but not quite as contrasty, even after soft proofing, as I am used to. However, this was also the first time I printed Fuji medium format this large. Bottom line, I need to do more work with these files on this paper. I do like the texture and brightness.
Laverna Connelly (verified owner) –
I tried this after seeing a few black and white masters using it. Very happy with the results. Only slight con is the print surface is delicate. Needs to be handled with care.
Candace Jaskolski (verified owner) –
Hot Press Bright is my favorite matte paper, and I’ve made hundreds of prints on my Epson 3880 and now P5000 as well as a rented 7800. I’ve used it successfully for hand-held portfolios (great in the hand), home-made artist books, and framed pieces. From 8.5×11 to 24×36. But I got two bad batches of 8.5×11. Took me awhile to confirm the problem. Looks like an ink bleed problem with blurry images and splotchy color blocks. I’ve successfully used 13×19, 17×22, 17″ rolls, and 24″ rolls. First time I’ve had a problem. I’ll continue to use it, but beware spotty quality control.
Obie Buckridge (verified owner) –
My go to paper for everyday printing on my Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster. However, when I desire a really artistic look for certain types of photos, Epson Hot Press Smooth Matte Paper meets all of my needs. The paper provides a very rich look; it will not turn a bad photo into a good one, but it will make a good photo pop, and look like a piece of art. The colors are deep and rich looking. The blacks really pop, and the whites shine. As this is a matte paper, I would not use it for photos where I am looking to maximize a bright, shiny look, such as a polished car or gleaming reflections from a pool of water or a recent rain. In that case, I find a gloss or luster or the exhibition fiber paper work best. However, for certain landscapes with deep, rich color and shadows or certain portraits where I want to minimize the bright colors and emphasize a more mid tone palate and deep rich tones, the Hot Press Bright Paper really shines.
Jaylan Weber (verified owner) –
We have been using this paper for over 2 years. It was the best we found. Over the last four months we have ordered numerous amounts from various suppliers and the quality of each pack has been terrible (ink bleeds, poor coverage, colors off drastically). We spoke with Epson directly and they sent a replacement box and it was equally as bad. We are having the same problem with the Hot Press Natural as well. Sadly, after all these years the makeup of this paper has changed. It is barely usable and we moved on and found another paper source (not Epson) which is producing amazing results.
Alexanne Bartell (verified owner) –
This paper is a bit expensive, but for a matte paper it can provide unusually bright, saturated images – comparable to glossy. I just completed a set of 32x40prints of stacked macro images of flowers for a physicians office and did a test of framed Epson Premium Luster behind glass vs. Hot Press Bright mounted on 3/16 Gator and floated on 3/4 French cleats without glass. The Hot Press Bright images are stunning – WAY more impressive than luster behind glass – the client LOVES it.