Made from 100% alpha cellulose base and featuring a structured polyethylene coating and microporous color receiver layer, Canson Infinity Photo Lustre Premium RC Paper 8.5x11"from Canson Infinity Photo Lustre Premium RC Paper 8.5x11"will provide photographers with a surface reminiscent of traditional baryta darkroom papers. The 310 gsm paper is available here as a 25-pack of 8.5 x 11" sheets and features a thickness of 11.8 mil. Along with this, it uses a moderate amount of OBA content to hit a whiteness of 136.53%. For longevity it is acid free and internally buffered while it is also instant drying and highly water resistant for easy handling.

100% Alpha Cellulose Base    Structured Polyethylene Coating    Basis Weight: 310 gsm    Thickness: 11.8 mil    Whiteness: 136.53%    Moderate OBA Content    Acid Free and Internally Buffered    Instant Drying    High Water Resistance    Surface Finish: Extra Smooth Lustre

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what is the mil thickness

A: The thickness of that paper is 10.27 mil.

Q: 2. What is the weight and texture of this paper?

A: The weight of the Canson Infinity ARCHES 88 is 310gsm (Grams per Square Meter). The paper is made out of 100% cotton. The surface feel is matte and finish is extra smooth.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with the Canon imagePROGRAF TA-30 36" Large Format Printer?

A: Yes, this paper will be compatible with the TA-30.

Q: 4. I was wondering if this paper is short grain or long grain.

A: The Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Duo Paper is short grain.

Q: 5. Hello. Does anyone know about OBAs in Canon roll papers? Looking on their website and in their datasheets, only specifies OBAs (or not) in 1 paper?

A: Typically, Canon's luster and glossy paper rolls have optical brighteners, and their matte papers do not.

Q: 6. Is there a gloss (lustre) differential between the unprinted (white) areas and the printed areas? I like Museo Silver Rag because it does not exhibit this differential, but the paper is very expensive.

A: I don't remember any gloss difference; however I bought this paper for testing to replace Ilford smooth pearl after Ilford went bankrupt. My go to art paper is Canson platine. I use these mid priced luster papers for printing photo exhibits for my law practice and law firm. I assumed that the Canson paper would be OK and consistent from lot to lot. This Canson paper was better than epson luster but lacked the contrast/ pop and feel of the Ilford(310gsm instead of 270) that really seems to impress both Jurors and Judges.

Q: 7. Is this paper archival?

A: The paper itself is not archival, but you wold be able to get kits to treat so it can become archival.

Q: 8. Is this paper compatible with Canon Image Prograf - IPF605 ? Thanks.

A: Canon Premium RC Photo Luster Paper (255gsm) for Inkjet -(24 Wide x 100' Long) is compatible with the Canon Imgage ProGraf IPF605.

Q: 9. Is this truly an A4 box? Specs indicate it's too small for A4 paper which is 297mm long. It looks like this box falls a cm short.

A: This box will fit letter size, 8.5x11 and or A4 paper. The interior size is Interior Box Size is 22.5cm x 31cm x 3.5cm/ 8.9in x 12.2in x 1.4in

Q: 10. Is this size roll length compatible with a Canon IPF6350?

A: Yes, If yours is a 24 inch width printer. But You need the roller with the smaller roll diameter, which we had to purchase to use the paper. Our normal roll diameter is 4 and the luster paper had a 2 roll diameter. So the cost of that was around $80-100 from Canon.