What Is The Difference between Photo Paper And Regular Printer Paper?

There are differences between photo paper and ordinary printing paper in terms of use, material and surface treatment. The following is a detailed comparative analysis:

Use

Photo paper: mainly used for printing high-quality photos and images.

Ordinary printing paper: mainly used for daily document printing, such as text, tables, etc.

Material

Photo paper: usually uses a thicker and harder substrate, and is coated with a special coating to enhance its gloss and durability.

Ordinary printing paper: generally uses thinner fiber materials, with messy arrangement directions and poor ink absorption.

Surface treatment

Photo paper: The surface is specially treated with multiple effects such as high gloss, velvet or matte, which can absorb ink with extremely small particles and prevent ink penetration.

Ordinary printing paper: The surface is not specially treated, the ink absorption performance is poor, and it is easy to produce smudge phenomenon.

Waterproof performance

Photo paper: It has good waterproof performance, especially RC photo paper, which can dry quickly and prevent ink from flowing.

Ordinary printing paper: Poor waterproof performance, easy to smudge when exposed to water.

Cost

Photo paper: Due to its special coating and material, the cost is relatively high.

Ordinary printing paper: Low cost, suitable for a large number of daily printing needs.

In general, photo paper is designed for high-quality image printing, with special coating and waterproof properties, suitable for long-term storage. Ordinary printing paper is suitable for daily document printing. Although it is low-cost, the printing effect and durability are not as good as photo paper. Choosing the right paper type according to specific printing needs can ensure the best printing effect and economic benefits.

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