Replicating the appearance and feel of a traditional F-surface darkroom paper, Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper aims to provide users with a beautiful soft gloss finish for their digital prints. A fiber base offers a professional feel with a weight of 325 gsm and thickness of 13 mil, making it an excellent choice for galleries and exhibitions. Also, by utilizing some optical brightening agents the paper is able to reach a whiteness of 147% and a brightness of 111%. This makes it possible to create prints with deep blacks and subtle tonal gradations, suitable for advanced black-and-white printing as well as long-lasting color prints. Additionally, this paper is instant drying.
This paper is available here as a 25-pack of 24 x 30″ sheets.
Danial Abbott (verified owner) –
After I finally unboxed my Epson 3880 (after sitting unopened for over 2 years!) I struggled to get a good print out of it. I was concerned it may be the old ink, but test sheets showed no issues with the head, etc. Of course I used the NEC monitor calibrator, paper profiles, and all the other things that were recommended, but the images came out muddy, dark, and dull. At the time I purchased about 5 different Epson papers that I thought might be good for my type of image but one after another, the only thing that the printer produced were lack-luster images – and no where near like what was on the NEC monitor. Since one of the papers that I purchased was the Exhibition Fiber, I tried that next — I couldn’t believe what a difference that made! The same images that were dull and dark, were now sharp, vibrant, and exactly like the monitor! It was like the printer suddenly came to life. Although I think there might be some images where I may want to use the other paper, for the most part, I’m sold on the Exhibition Fiber.
Mortimer Blick (verified owner) –
I love this paper. The prints look almost as good as the wet prints I used to make in the darkroom.
Ova Hand (verified owner) –
Great weight, great surface, smooth and not glossy, great feel, perfect for color and BW…..a little pricy but with the always ongoing deals its not that bad….
Van Metz (verified owner) –
For museum, gallery and exhibition level prints. initial reaction: paper resembles look and feel of traditional fiber based silver gelatin paper. the holy grail of digital printers. second reaction: difficult to profile and print. it is picky about settings and ink sets. third reaction: gorgeous prints. So, 5 stars for final prints; 3 stars for ease of use; average 4 stars
Emory Lueilwitz (verified owner) –
Perfect paper to print good photos in color and in black and white with my Epson printer. Great paper weight. Great finishing.
Cheyenne Sauer (verified owner) –
It has a very soft texture, which makes for a luster surface. But it looks like paper, not too different than the old silver-gelatin F-surface, not like the resin-coated look of some luster surfaces.
Berta Hudson (verified owner) –
This is my top choice for a non-matte paper, for both color and B&W. It loves the Epson K3 inks and my 3880. I like the prints I get with this paper much better than with ultra permium luster paper.
Maci Grady (verified owner) –
Great paper!
Newton Jacobs (verified owner) –
It is the only paper I use for my digital prints. The colors are truthful and the prints look rich. Your prices are the best and the shipping is free and prompt.
Kennedi Gutmann (verified owner) –
As one might expect from the product title, the paper is used to make exhibition quality color prints for portfolios. The surface is excellent, a real improvement over the glossies of days gone by. The available sizes, however, are a problem; they don’t match the geometry of the large format cameras I use. The 8.5 X 11 is OK, but small. The 13 X 19 is usually too large; often I cut a sheet in half.
Colin Gerlach (verified owner) –
This luster fiber paper is heavier so it never sags behind the glass like my previously framed photos!
Imogene Kulas (verified owner) –
I ordered this paper to print my photography. I am a student and not only was it shipped quickly, but it prints great on epson printers! I would definitely recommend this paper.
Daphnee Rath (verified owner) –
I’m new both to photography and printing, so pls take this w/ a grain or two of salt. I purchased an Epson Signature Worthy sample pack from B&H when I bought my Epson 3880 about a month ago. Tried several of the papers in the pack, then hit on the Exhibition Fiber, which uses a Photo Black ICC profile. Prints were stunning. Direct comparison against the same image printed on Epson Premium Luster (which is very nice paper) shows deeper, richer colors – and how this can be I don’t know – but the EF has depth to it. I liked the product so much I purchased a pack of 17×22. Like other reviewers here I’ve noticed that the paper is quite delicate. You have to be very careful when handling it to prevent scratching it. Yes it’s expensive and an indulgence, but I feel good about photography when a print on Exhibition Fiber rolls out of my 3880. How much is that worth? And as always, B&H provided great service.
Evangeline Hackett (verified owner) –
Not interested in a glossy finish that reflects light excessively, this is the paper for you. Excellent weight and a very nice textured semi-gloss finish
Bryon Ruecker (verified owner) –
I use this paper with my epson 3880. For me its the perfect compromise between color gamut and fine art fiber feel. Its soft gloss gives deeper blacks than ultrasmooth, velvet or other fine art papers.
Gracie Bogan (verified owner) –
I have used this for a long time. It is a good paper and makes me look better than I am.
Alessandra Mayer (verified owner) –
Ordered this for a photography project and wanted to see how my images came out in large format on semi-gloss paper. Usually I’m a fan of matte papers because glossy prints have too much shine, this was a good compromise/middle-ground to have both, without being obnoxiously shiny. Would totally order again but encourage you to use a test sheet to make sure the tones in your image are going to print properly.
Adalberto Medhurst (verified owner) –
This paper is top notch for high-end ink prints. It is used by numerous professionals I’ve worked for, as well as myself. The only downfall is is fragility. It scratched very easily, especially after it has been printed on. Also, this paper is thick and may require more care in loading into the printer.
Lucius Gleason (verified owner) –
Great surface and weight and perfect for my B+W images
Lavern Trantow (verified owner) –
The paper looks great, but the instructions are less than clear. Use the setting for Premium Luster Paper, because there are not any other settings for exhibition fiber. Also, you need to download the ICC profile, which does not update the profiles that come with the printer, namely, the 3880 in my case. I only wasted one sheet, but it was frustrating.