This 50-sheet pack of 5 x 7" Galerie Gold Fibre Gloss from Ilford features a wide color gamut and a baryta (barium sulphate) layer with a tradtional photo fiber base. The paper is designed for pigment and dye-based ink systems and imitates the look of traditional silver halide photo paper. The paper's 310 gsm weight provides a heavy, professional quality medium. The nanoporous instant dry surface provides maximum ink absorption and allows for worry-free paper handling right out of the printer. The paper can be used for both black and white and color prints and provides the ability to imitate chemically toned sepia, gold, selenium & blue images. Additionally, it does not use optical brightening agents for maximum longevity and an opacity of >98%.

Traditional Baryta Surface    Basis Weight: 310 gsm    Thickness: 17 mil    No Optical Brightening Agents    Opacity: >98%

Traditional photo fiber base

For pigment and dye-based ink systems

Look and feel of traditional baryta photo paper

High quality black and white and color images

Wide color gamut yields vivid images

Ideal for digital toning

Sharp results

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does this surface compare with the now discontinued Gold Fibre Silk?

A: Its essentially just an updated version.

Q: 2. Hi, just want to know where could find the info about what media type should I use for several Ilford papers that I bought from BH ? I hav an epson P600 printer and I downloaded the ICC profiles form the ilford website. In the files I could not find what type of media paper should I use. I write to ilford via his website but they did not answer. i tried 4 times.The papers I bought are Ilford Gold Fibre silk, Smooth Pearl 330 g, Gold mono Silk and Gold Cotton Texture.If someone knows a way to contact ilford from the united states I really appreciate you tell me how. It appears ilford international is not working or does not answer any question.Thanks again for your time and help.

A: For Smooth Pearl 330 g, use Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss as the media type.Helen

Q: 3. Can spray protectant be used on the surface after the ink drys? I love this paper but the surface is very delicate.

A: The Ilford GALERIE Metallic Gloss Paper can be sprayed with a protective spray such as this Moab: https://bhpho.to/3uuLzvE

Q: 4. Is this new paper the replacement of the now discontinued smooth super high gloss ? Does it have same characteristics or is it entirely new ?

A: Glossy inkjet is a type of paper that shines by nature. When light falls on such paper it is either reflected parallelly or at an angle. With metallic paper a sheet of mylar is kept between the printing paper and the emulsion. So there's no real comparison. Metallic is far superior for a 3D look. That being said Gloss doesn't change the image effect as does metallic and the colors can be a bit more accurate.

Q: 5. It's a little hard to tell the printable side on this paper, how would I know the printable side?...thanks

A: The Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl should have a slight reflective quality on the printable side. You can also moisten your finger and touch a corner. The printable side will be slightly sticky while the back will not stick to your finger at all.

Q: 6. What is the material of the paper? (cotton rag, etc.)

A: It is a Heavy weight RC photo paper. It is FSC® certified paper (FSC Mixed Credit, FSC® C010119. FSC Mix labels identify products which are made with a combination of FSC virgin fiber, and/or recycled materials with Controlled virgin fiber.

Q: 7. Using Canon PRO-100 printer. What setting should be used?

A: Call lIford Co and obtain the Icc Profile for the Canon Pro-100 Printer.I had to do this for the Epson 3880 printer. The RESULTS WERE GREAT!!!

Q: 8. Can this paper be used with Canon Lucia Ink on a Canon Pro 9500 Mark II printer?

A: Ilford went out of business, and the this paper is discontinued. So do not invest in any old stock left behind. For what it's worth, the Epson Exhibition Fiber is the closest match in thickness and color, but cost more. The Epson Ultra Premium Photo Luster matches color, but is a thinner paper than the Exhibition, but cost a ton less. After trying a small army of papers to replace Ilford, we settled on the Epson Ultra Luster I just mentioned.

Q: 9. Should this paper be printed with Photo black or Matte? My epson P800 automatically changes the ink to matte

A: You would want to print with Photo black ideally. If you haven't yet, you can download the ICC profile for this paper here and it should print accordingly. https://ilford.com/printer-profiles-paper-settings/

Q: 10. Is Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl close to a matte finish?

A: No the Smooth Pearl is not close to a matte finish. It is closer to an off white Luster finish with a very dull shine.