Canon 2768B018 Photo Paper Pro Platinum, 13 x 19

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everything photo paper can possibly have for the artwork of professional and advanced amateur photographers canon’s new flagship glossy photo paper surpasses photo paper pro [pr-101]. similar to photo paper plus glossy ii (pp-201), a six layer paper structure is used to promote color reproduction “alumina” which proved quicker ink absorbency on photo paper pro [pr -101] is adopted in the ink-receiving layers.
advancing the texture and quality of canon’s new glossy photo paper
“make the best photo paper in all aspects.” this was our commitment when we were developing photo paper pro [pr-101], which was canon’s previous flagship photo paper.
to further progress, we follow this commitment and have developed canon’s new flagship glossy photo paper. ink-receiving layers are functionally separated into a color-reproduction layer and an absorbing layer, and a chromogenic enhancer which amplifies light is added into the resin-coat layer.
a neutral white which has a high degree of whiteness is adopted for the color of the paper.
the demanding photo quality needs of professional and advanced amateur photographer is realized when used with canon’s 2008 new dye-based inks [cli-221]. the color reproduction in red areas is expanded, rich and deep blacks are achieved and the higher image durability is achieved. the best glossy photo paper which turns printouts to artwork. that is photo paper pro platinum [pt-101].
for professional and advanced amateur photographers photo paper pro platinum [pt- 101] exceeds photo paper pro [pr-101] by using original material technology
neutral bright white for maximum appeal to professional advanced amateur photographers
a new standard for white has been introduced
there are various “whites” for a white paper such as bluish white, yellowish white, dark white and bright white.
the “white” canon chose for professional’s and advanced amateur’s artwork from these various “whites” is the “white” which combines “crispy white” and “neutral white”.
“crispy white” contributes to enhance the gamut volume. this provides more vivid color reproduction. and this vividness won’t be unnatural thanks to the “neutral white”. it will produce a natural color which dye itself produces.
there are scenes where the whiteness of photo paper pro platinum [pt-101] will be utilized such as the gradation of a morning glow in which colors blend intricately, the transparency of a glass and the texture of metals. but it is on the human skin which is the most common but the most difficult to express that it will show the most obvious whiteness.
ink absorption is speedy and dyes are fixed to a top layer in the paper. that is why images can be expressed beautifully and smoothly
because of the alumina, quick ink absorbency is achieved
the shape of alumina pigment which is the pro_main material in the ink-receiving layers of photo paper pro platinum [pt- 101] is “plate-like”. on the other hand, silica pigment which is often used for affordable photo paper is a “spherical shape”. both alumina and silica use binders which play a gluing role to join pigments but a “plate-like” alumina uses less binders, so it can absorb inks quicker than the silica ink-receiving layers.
because the layer is separated into two layers, quick solid-liquid separation is achieved
the ink-receiving layers of photo paper pro platinum [pt- 101] are separated into two layers and the amount of binder in each layer is optimized. it gives specific functions for each layer, the top layer is for color reproduction and the bottom layer is for absorption. this is how solid-liquid separation of color material elements and solvent elements can be processed quickly.
more vivid color and higher resolution compared to photo paper pro [pr-101], which has a single ink-receiving layer, is achieved. since alumina is adopted and the ink-receiving layers are separated into two layers, photo paper pro platinum [pt-101] is able to produce prints with richer gradat