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Product Features
Technical Overview
The technical profile of Epson Exhibition Watercolor Textured paper centers on its physical and compositional integrity. The 310 g/m² grammage places it in the heavyweight category, providing excellent rigidity and resistance to curling, which is crucial for inkjet printing processes. The 100% opacity rating ensures that prints appear vivid and true-to-life without any background interference, a key factor for double-sided printing or display against light backgrounds.
Surface characteristics are defined by the watercolor textured finish, which adds a subtle, elegant grain that enhances visual depth and reduces glare. This texture is achieved through a mold-forming process that creates a uniform, consistent pattern across each sheet. The paper's 22 mil (0.56 mm) thickness contributes to its durable feel and flatness during printing, minimizing feed issues in compatible printers.
Key Product Advantages
Epson Exhibition Watercolor Textured paper stands out for its archival quality and aesthetic versatility. The combination of a textured surface and heavyweight construction allows it to handle a wide range of inks, including pigment-based and dye-based formulations, without bleeding or feathering. This makes it suitable for both fine art reproductions and photographic prints where color accuracy and detail retention are paramount.
Archival Durability
Free of optical brightening agents (OBAs), acids, and lignin, this paper resists fading and discoloration, ensuring long-term stability for displayed or stored prints.
- OBA-free for natural white balance
- Acid-free to prevent yellowing
- Lignin-free to avoid brittleness
Premium Texture
The watercolor textured finish adds a tactile dimension that elevates prints, reducing glare and enhancing the artistic appeal of images with a classic, fine art feel.
Deployment / Use Cases
This paper is engineered for professional and advanced amateur applications where print quality and longevity are critical. Its Super B 13" x 19" size accommodates large-format outputs without the need for trimming or piecing, streamlining workflows for artists, photographers, and print studios.
Ideal uses include limited edition prints, exhibition displays, portfolio presentations, and high-end marketing materials. The watercolor texture makes it particularly well-suited for reproducing watercolor paintings, charcoal drawings, and other artworks where surface character enhances the final piece. It also serves effectively for photographic prints that benefit from a non-glossy, fine art aesthetic, providing a distinctive alternative to smooth or glossy papers.
Fine Art Reproduction
Perfect for replicating watercolors, pastels, and mixed-media artworks, with texture that mimics traditional art surfaces.
Photographic Display
Offers photographers a matte, textured option for gallery prints, portfolios, and client presentations with reduced glare and enhanced depth.
Highlights
- Watercolor textured finish adds elegant surface character
- 310 g/m² heavyweight grammage for durability and rigidity
- 100% opacity prevents show-through for vibrant prints
- OBA-free, acid-free, and lignin-free for archival longevity
- Mold-formed construction ensures consistent texture
- Super B 13" x 19" sheet size for large-format projects
- 22 mil thickness enhances flatness and feel
- Manufactured in Germany with high-quality standards
- Pack of 25 sheets for extended use
- Compatible with pigment and dye-based inkjet inks
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Epson Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S045487 |
| Brand Name | Epson |
| Product Line | Exhibition |
| Product Name | Exhibition Watercolor Paper Textured |
| Packaged Quantity | 25 Sheet |
| Product Type | Fine Art Paper |
| Product Information | |
| Sheet Standard | Super B |
| Sheet Size | 13" (330.20 mm) x 19" (482.60 mm) |
| Grammage | 310 g/m² |
| Sheet Thickness | 22 mil (0.56 mm) |
| Surface Finish | Watercolor Textured |
| Opacity Percentage | 100% |
| Features | OBA-free,Acid-free,Lignin-free,Mold-formed |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
FAQ
What is the grammage of this Epson fine art paper?
This Epson Exhibition paper has a grammage of 310 g/m², classifying it as a heavyweight fine art paper. This high grammage provides excellent durability, reduces curling, and gives prints a substantial, premium feel, making it suitable for display and handling in professional settings.
Does this paper have a textured surface?
Yes, it features a watercolor textured finish. This texture adds a subtle, elegant grain to prints, enhancing visual depth and reducing glare. It mimics traditional art paper surfaces, making it ideal for reproducing watercolor paintings, charcoal drawings, and other artworks where texture contributes to the aesthetic.
Is this paper archival quality?
Yes, Epson Exhibition Watercolor Textured paper is archival quality. It is OBA-free, acid-free, and lignin-free, which prevents yellowing, brittleness, and fading over time. These characteristics ensure long-term stability, making it suitable for prints intended for display, collection, or storage.
What sheet size and pack quantity does this paper come in?
This paper comes in Super B size sheets measuring 13" x 19" (330.20 mm x 482.60 mm), providing ample space for large-format prints. Each pack contains 25 sheets, offering a practical quantity for extended projects or multiple prints without frequent reordering.