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.
Landen Paucek (verified owner) –
Perfect color and density. I love the finish. It handles well and is perfectly consistent.
Bryana Jones (verified owner) –
Love how this paper registers my light and shadow detail.
Muriel Metz (verified owner) –
I discovered this paper along with the Epson Hot Press Natural in a value paper and have been buying it consistently since then. They are truly remarkable papers. Clients see the images and feel the paper and always comment how wonderful it is.
Giovani Langosh (verified owner) –
I have being using this paper for about 3+ years for my limited editions imaging and for clients. The quality is impressive, truly exceptional on b&w photos as well as in color. The texture and finishing look give a sense of old times photos. Prints are gallery and museum quality.
Angelina Medhurst (verified owner) –
This is by far the best Epson paper in my opinion. I’ve tried them all and this one really stands out with its extra brightness. People definitely notice a difference from lab prints. The Cold Press also works very well for BW images with it’s texture.
Jesse Sauer (verified owner) –
beautiful paper, used at college
Florencio Gleason (verified owner) –
Great bright white paper, easy to handle and pleasing tonal range. Recommended.
Beulah Collins (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.
Bonnie Mertz (verified owner) –
I love this paper. It has become my goto paper for much of my work.
Reyes Jakubowski (verified owner) –
Use for printing giclee’s of paintings…great feel and color
Polly Kassulke (verified owner) –
If you are a regular user of Epson’s Ultra Premium Presentation Matte paper (Archival Matte), you ought to try this and see the added richness to your prints.
Roel Braun (verified owner) –
The feel of the paper is very professional and the color is amazing. I am printing with a epson 2400. Make sure your printer is compatible with this paper for the best color.
Cary Mitchell (verified owner) –
The best matte paper I have used. I print with an Epson 3880 and I love the results.
Deshawn Funk (verified owner) –
I love this paper. I found some at my school and immediately bought a roll. Definitely one of the best matte papers I’ve used and for an amazing price. Highly recommended.
Elvie Marvin (verified owner) –
Paper is thick and prints watercolor paintings beautifullly
Wendy Ondricka (verified owner) –
Great
Fredrick Schowalter (verified owner) –
Great for Black and White as well as color
Emelia Wuckert (verified owner) –
I produce fine art prints on an Epson 7900 and I love this paper! Nice smooth texture, great color saturation and nice blacks.
Alexandrine Gutkowski (verified owner) –
Been loving printing on this fine art mat paper.
Lorena Collier (verified owner) –
I use this product for making high end giclee prints.