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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Richie Bartoletti (verified owner) –
We use hot press for many of our fine art prints. Any image where the texture of cold press would be a problem will be printed on hot press bright or natural. These papers are heavy and have real substance to them. They have nice smooth surfaces and show the color very well.
Salvatore Hegmann (verified owner) –
This paper feels and looks great when your final print is on it. Its durable with a bit of thickness to it. Not cheap and flimsy at all. I am going to buy this paper again.
Jillian Kris (verified owner) –
I print abstract photos on an Epson 3880 printer. I have tried several other papers and I find that the overall look of the Hot Press Bright looks fantastic for what I am trying to do. My photos go from stright B & W to very saturated colors and it handles them all very nicely. Good blacks, bright colors and even though it has a matt finish everything still pops and looks sharp. Also, the paper is thick enough so that you can handle it easily. I am also using the 8 x 10 cut of this paper and like it as well.
Brandy Ullrich (verified owner) –
If you like a matt surface this paper prints with lovely color and black and white tones.
Edna Davis (verified owner) –
I use this with my P800 printer. Old photo restorations have the look and feel of vintage prints. I’ve wanted to make prints that look like what I get with this paper for over 40 years. No traditional photo papers ever came close to the beautiful matte blacks that can be achieved with this Epson paper and their pigmented inks.
Dario Trantow (verified owner) –
Gives very good results – good color and detail. Very good for fine art photography
Mariane Moen (verified owner) –
Great paper with a lovely subtle texture and great tonal range.
Janick Heller (verified owner) –
I print on an Epson 3880. My two favorite papers for portfolios and prints that will be hung are Epson Hot Press Bright and Exhibition Fiber. I use the latter for about of my prints, especially those with a wide range of colors for which a certain amount of snap is needed. But both EFP and HPB excel at reproducing a wide color range and wide luminosity range. But some prints just look better with a flatter, matte surface. For these HPB is my go to paper. I use it for both B&W and color prints. For images with a narrower color and luminosity range, with particularly muted colors, I use Cold Press Natural. Usually, these images also benefit from a textured paper, somewhat less white paper, like CPN. I can’t think of any negatives.
Marquis Leuschke (verified owner) –
It does a better job of printing detail or subtle color changes
Dessie Kutch (verified owner) –
I use this product for my digital photo class at SUNY new paltz. this paper printe wonderfully and the quality was better than i expected! i will most definitly buy this paper again!
Winfield Huel (verified owner) –
The paper is great for photo prints.
Eleanora Schultz (verified owner) –
I have been ordering the Hot Press Bright Paper for about two years now, and TWICE I have received defective paper in the 8.5×11 size. It is thicker, courser texture and does not print correctly (grainy, blurry, ink bleeds). I consulted Epson directly and they sent me a replacement package that worked fine, but they had no explanation if it was a defective run and no one at B&H has been able to answer my questions if Epson has pulled this paper and replaced it. When this paper works, it is 5 stars, but two times in a row it’s been defective and unusable.
Kole Moen (verified owner) –
This is a great paper. I use this with a epson 2400 and a colormunki. The prints are very vivid. I have two prints on the wall and all who stop by are in love with them. This is my new favorite paper.
Rico Shields (verified owner) –
Ive been using Hot Press Natural for years, but when the 13×19 size was sold out, I decided to try out the bright. While the overall tone of the paper honestly didn’t differ too far from what I was used to with natural, I noticed immediately that my prints were coming out with horrible scratches and streaks. My Printer and I toiled for HOURS trying to figure out what was going on and assumed there was something wrong with his Epson until we inspected a fresh, blank sheet under a bright light with a magnifying glass. EVERY SINGLE sheet had scratches and striations permeating the paper’s coating. I am assuming I just got a bad batch, because I have never once encountered this issue with Hot Press Natural. Very disappointed though, I have to hang a gallery show in less than a week and my prints are unusable.
Reina Stehr (verified owner) –
Extremely versatile fine art paper for inkjet printing. The bright white smooth matte surface has a great color gamut with deep blacks and white whites. Though its a matte fine art paper, it holds fine detail extremely well, letting significant details pop
Kenton Mitchell (verified owner) –
I purchased Epson’s Signature Worthy sample package and did test prints on the same image on each type of paper. For color photographs, the Hot Press Bright was the clear choice. Subtle, smooth transitions between colors produce a printed image that matches what you saw on the computer screen.
Sasha Pouros (verified owner) –
Great
Pamela Homenick (verified owner) –
Wonderful paper
Ashlynn Beer (verified owner) –
Printing on Epson 3800 BW images that have nice pop for a matte finish. Fine Art look to finished portraits. I prefer the bright to the natural. Sheets are well packed and consistent. Easy loading Epson to Epson.
Porter Tromp (verified owner) –
I am currently printing with an Epson Stylus Pro 3880 with K3 ink. This paper prints beautifully with clarity and color accuracy. This is the first paper I have used that truly captures the subtlely of the color tones. I would highly recommend trying this paper!