Epson Now Shipping Complete Line of Photographic Legacy Papers

Epson America, Long Beach, Calif., USA, announced that its complete line of advanced photographic Legacy Papers—Legacy Platine, Legacy Baryta, Legacy Fibre, and Legacy Etching—is now shipping. Available in both rolls and cut sheets, the award winning Legacy Papers are developed for artists and photographers who intend to exhibit and sell their prints. 

Epson worked closely with revered European papermakers, galleries, and chemical engineers to develop Legacy Papers, integrating old world craftsmanship, along with the latest technological advancements in inkjet coating. Leveraging these techniques, Legacy Papers produce outstanding black density, expanded color gamut, smooth tonal gradations, and exceptional archival properties required for collectible works of fine art. 

The Epson Legacy papers are currently undergoing comprehensive eight-factor print permanence testing at Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR), the world's leading independent permanence testing laboratory. Testing includes color and black and white prints with Epson UltraChrome® HDX pigment inks utilized in the Epson SureColor® P9000, and Epson UltraChrome Pro pigment inks used in the Epson SureColor P20000 printer. While final results will not be available for several months. as the longer the test lasts the greater the light fastness, the company said it is confident the four Epson Legacy Papers will exhibit outstanding permanence.

"Our goal with Legacy Papers is to provide artists and photographers with an ideal medium to showcase their art and define their own legacy," said Jeffrey Smith, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America. "It's such a rewarding experience to witness firsthand the power of a printed image on our renowned Legacy Papers. The ability to accurately and passionately convey one's artistic vision is so important, and we are thrilled to be shipping these beautiful fine art papers to the creative professional community."

More information is available online.