Canon Photo Paper

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After all the complications of buying a printer, next comes the paper. Paper for a photo printer is more important since it will play a part in the way the picture looks when finished. You may be tempted to buy the cheapest photo paper that you can find, but let’s take a minute to look at the different types of Canon photo paper.

Canon is the leader in many areas of electronics from Cameras to printers. They also have an extremely high quality series of photo paper. However, there are a few things you need to consider before buying Canon photo paper.

Paper Style - Just like regular photos, photo paper comes in different styles of matte and gloss. The problem with Canon Photo Paper is that there isn’t a lot of information on the different profiles of paper. For example, there is Glossy I and Glossy II, but no where does it say what the difference between the two is. However, your digital photo printer will have documentation on which is the best type of paper to use. But if you aren’t using a Canon printer then some trial and error may be needed. For most people it doesn’t matter too much since they don’t notice the finer details like us tech geeks do.

Thickness - Canon photo paper has some weight to it and part of that is from the thickness. When you print a photograph, you do not want a flimsy piece of paper that feels like it was wet at one time. Instead you want something that feels firm. There are no real clear indications of how thick the sheets are, but they feel thick just as photo paper should feel.

Printer Capabilities - Not all printers can print all types of paper. The chance is that if you have an older photo printer that was picky 3 years ago, it’s going to be even worse now. The best option is to buy a new printer since they are extremely cheap compared to 3 years ago.

Drying Paper - A good photo printer should have a rack for letting the photo dry. This is especially important for full 4”x6” photos on glossy paper. I have a small portable fan to gentle blow on my photos when they are done to help speed the process. However, do not use a strong wind or you may end up smearing colors or ruining fine edges. It is usually best to give the photo 5 minutes before moving it. Don’t be tempted to do a touch test or your finger prints will be ingrained permanently.

Cost - A 100 pack of Canon Photo Paper costs roughly $10, but you can usually find a 400 pack on Amazon.com for about $32.

Overall, Canon photo paper is a high quality photo paper that will help give your images some depth. You won’t have to worry about corners rolling up or thin photos that feel like they fell in a puddle of water and then dried.