About Mediums/Paper

Epson Exhibition Canvas | Canvas Mounting Styles |  Epson Premium Gloss Photo Paper | Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper | Enhanced Matte Paper | Epson Textured Art Paper | About the Ink

Quick Reference for Average Medium/Paper Costs*

These are average print prices.To get exact costs please go through the DIY Art Print upload process for your own art submission. This will also help you to determine the allowed sizes for excellent prints of your file sizes.

Typical file sizes are 300 dpi to size for largest print desired. For mor information go to our "Megapixels Explained" section.

Medium/Paper*
Average Cost per Square Inch of Image Size**
Canvas Mounted on Panel
 $ 0.156
Canvas Only  with 3” Wrap allowance
 $ 0.184
Canvas Gallery Wrap 1" stretcher
 $ 0.320
Canvas Gallery Wrap .75 Average
 $ 0.294
Canvas Museum Wrap on 1” stretcher
 $ 0.300
Canvas Museum Wrap.75” Stretcher
 $ 0.275
Canvas Mirror Wrap  1" Stretcher
 $  0.320
Canvas Mirror Wrap  .75" Stretcher
 $  0.294
Enhanced Matte Paper
 $ 0.088  
Luster Photo Paper
 $ 0.105
Semi-gloss Paper
 $ 0.088
Textured Fine Art Paper
 $ 0.158

*These costs are for submitted images, not artist prints offered on the site.

**Canvas prices vary slightly in price per square inch; smaller pieces are a bit more due to stretcher/canvas cost ratio. To get exact cost please go through the DIY Art Print process.

Epson Exhibition Canvas, 22 mil

Engineered for the most discerning professional photographers, artists, fine art reproduction Epson’s Exhibition Canvas enable users to achieve industry-leading optical density and color gamut for prints that require stunning, museum-grade image quality and durability. 

An acid and lignin free heavyweight cotton-poly blend, this elegantly textured canvas features soft-gloss surface with a bright white point, exceptionally high optical density and wide color gamut. The canvas base is enhanced with elastic polymers providing high tensile strength and flexibility for gallery wrap stretching without cracking. Art Print Express uses only Epson's innovative media; this media is engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. As always, EPSON supplies guarantee quality.

  • Highest color gamut available for vivid color reproduction 
  • High Optical Density (Dmax)
  • Textured Canvas Surface
  • High tensile strength for gallery wrap stretching without cracking
  • 21 mil thickness
  • Will have a matte finish unless otherwise noted
  • Gloss and Semi-Gloss finish is available
  • Average printing cost is $ 0.184 per square inch of image size - this accounts for 3" wrapping allowance. Price will vary according to print size; smaller pieces are a bit more due to canvas/wrap allowance cost ratio *

Art Print Express Canvas is available in four (4) mounting styles

Gallery Wrap

Allows for the image to wrap around the edge of the stretcher bars. Please consider additional space around the edge of the image and the depth of the canvas selected. Staples are on the back of the canvas and will be ready to hang without a frame. Available with 3/4 inch or 1 inch deep stretcher bars. 
 
**Average print cost $0.32 per square inch for 1" strecher and $0.294 for 3/4" strecher of image size.*

Mirror Wrap

Allows for the full image to be shown on the front of the canvas. The wrap around section of the stretcher bars is a mirrored from of the image edge. Staples are on the back of the canvas and will be ready to hang without a frame. Available with 3/4 inch or 1 inch deep stretcher bars.

**Average print cost $0.32 per square inch for 1" strecher and $0.294 for 3/4" strecher of image size.*

Museum Wrap

Allows for the full image to be on the face of the canvas. The wrap around the edge of the stretcher bars is left as white canvas.Staples are on the back of the canvas and will be ready to hang without a frame. Available with 3/4 inch or 1 inch deep stretcher bars. 

**Average print cost $0.30 per square inch for 1" strecher and $0.275 for 3/4" strecher of image size.*

Panel Mounted

Allows for the full image to be mounted a 3/16 inch foam core panel instead of being stretched on stretcher bars. This mounting style is durable as well as economical but must be framed to be presented on a wall.

*Average print cost is $0.150 per square inch of image size.

*These costs are for submitted images, not artist prints offered on the site.

**Stretched Canvas prices vary slightly in price per square inch; smaller pieces are a bit more due to stretcher, canvas and wrap allowance cost ratio

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 7 mil

This paper offers the highest gloss level of any Epson resin-coated photographic paper. Producing vivid, life-like images that rival those of traditional silver halide prints, the ultra-glossy finish, coupled with a 7-mil thickness and extremely wide color gamut, makes this paper a favorite among discerning photographers. Art Print Express uses only Epson's innovative media; this media is engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. As always, EPSON supplies guarantee quality.

  •  Highest color gamut available for vivid color reproduction 
  • Resin-coated (RC) paper base for actual photo prints 
  • Glossy surface 
  • 7 mil thickness for a durable photographic feel 
  • Must be framed, matted and glazed to be presented on a wall
  • Average print cost $0.088 per square inch of image size*

Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, 10 mil

Wedding, portrait and school photographers have traditionally used luster paper for their photos. This paper produces vivid, lifelike images that rival those of traditional silver halide prints. Premium Luster Photo Paper delivers highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and a high Optical Density (D-Max) for true photographic reproductions. Its 10-mil resin-coated (RC) base gives prints a photographic feel, and keeps the paper cockle-free. Art Print Express uses only Epson's innovative media; this media is engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. As always, EPSON supplies guarantee quality.

  • Highest color gamut available for vivid color reproduction 
  • Resin-coated (RC) paper base for actual photo prints 
  • Luster E surface finish 
  • 10 mil thickness for a durable photographic feel
  • Must be framed, matted and glazed to be presented on a wall
  • Average print cost $0.105 per square inch of image size*

Epson Enhanced Matte Paper, 10.3 mil

An economical, heavyweight paper for photographers seeking a flat matte surface, EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper is the ideal choice. This bright white paper is perfect for images that do not require gloss. It yields highly saturated images, while maintaining excellent highlight and shadow detail. Hobbyists, professional photographers and digital artists alike will find EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper a remarkable solution for any project.Applications include promotional pieces, fine art, photographs, professional layouts, courtroom graphics, proofs, displays and posters.

Like all of Epson's innovative media, this paper is engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. Art Print Express uses only Epson's innovative media; this media is engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. As always, EPSON supplies guarantee quality.

  • Flat matte surface provides the optimum photographic platform
  • Instant drying capability with EPSON Professional Inks allows for easy handling
  • High color gamut yields remarkable color reproduction
  • 1440 dpi printer compatibility ensures high resolution output
  • Heavyweight stock delivers true photographic feel (for roll paper printing)
  • Bright white base accentuates highlights
  • Must be framed, matted and glazed to be presented on a wall
  • Average print cost $0.088 per square inch of image size*

Epson Textured Art Paper, 21mil

Artist and professional photographers require archival print media for their digital fine art and photography. An acid free, 100% cotton rag fine art paper that provides a museum quality feel, this egg shell colored cold press paper has the look and touch of Old World handmade paper. Capable of creating high-resolution prints this paper yields brilliant colors and deep blacks. Art Print Express uses only Epson's innovative media; this media is engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. As always, EPSON supplies guarantee quality.

  • Acid free to preserve fine art and photos
  • 21 mil thickness 100% cotton rag for long term durability
  • White surface for vivid color reproduction
  • Rich black images for prints with exceptional contrast
  • Textured surface for a true artistic appearance
  • Must be framed, matted and glazed to be presented on a wall
  • Average print cost $.0158 per square inch of image size*

About the Ink

Every fine art giclée print from Art Print Express uses Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink which represents Epson's latest generation of pigment ink technology. A high density resin coated pigment ink formulation; this generation of UltraChrome HDR ink delivers reduced graininess in skin tone areas, smoother tonal gradation from shadows to highlights, outstanding long term light fastness, highly accurate color control with neutral black and white, and high gloss levels on water resistant prints.

Now utilizing ten colors - including an all-new Orange and Green - Epson UltraChrome HDR ink produces the widest color gamut and tonal range ever from Epson printers. This means higher color accuracy, greater subtlety and smoother gradations. The technology provided by Epson dramatically raises the level of print quality and sets a new benchmark standard for photographic reproduction.

Whether producing sellable color or black-and-white photography or fine art reproduction, never before have Creative Professionals had such powerful tools, allowing them to produce their vision without compromise. Epson is redefining what's possible from photographic ink jet printing.

 

 
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