Users' questions

What is E-surface paper?

What is E-surface paper?

E-surface paper—also called luster, satin, pearl, and sometimes semi-gloss—is a premium finish on a heavier paper. It’s normally the number one choice for photographers. It boasts accurate color, realistic saturation, excellent neutral flesh reproduction, and great intensity.

What photo paper does Mpix use?

The print quality from Mpix, too, is excellent. All our test prints came on Kodak Endura paper, which is the best, most professional-level paper used by any of the services tested. One issue, however, is that the standard E-Surface paper option that the service suggest has a slight marbled, matte texture.

What is metallic paper for photos?

Metallic finish prints have a pearlescent effect embedded into the paper itself, which adds a luxurious brilliance to your images. Metallic finish almost creates a 3D effect and gives your photos a warmth and depth that no other paper can. Metallic paper is also really durable.

Does Mpix have a matte finish?

Perfect for those who love to pore over the details, Giclee Prints offer your photos ultra-detailed image resolution and vibrant colors on your choice of four premium paper options, Deep Matte Prints, Fine Art Prints, & Semi or High Gloss Prints.

What does E surface mean?

E surface is the standard pearl finished surface that you see in most wedding albums and enlargements. It has a pebble like resin coating on the surface. If you order matte finish from the drug store lab, the corner lab, or Kodak or Fuji processes you will get a similar finish.

Are Mpix prints good quality?

Mpix review: Verdict Mpix is a generally good, but not great print service. The software has severe limitations, photo quality is just so-so, and the printed products are nothing special. If you’re going to go to the trouble of creating a book, calendar or card, you deserve to have something that’s more than average.

Did Mpix go out of business?

MpixPro has been permanently shut down as of June 1, 2020. While you can no longer place orders through MpixPro, you may still access your order history and sales history. Moving forward, we believe you will be better served through our Miller’s and Mpix brands. Find out more information about each below.

What is the best finish for photos?

matte finish
If you are planning on displaying your photo prints behind glass, a matte finish is definitely the best choice. Not only will matte photos not stick to the glass of photo frame, but they will also reflect less light, making them much more enjoyable to look at.

How much are prints at Mpix?

E-Surface Paper (Standard Photographic Finish)

Size 1-10 Prints Lustre Coating (ADD)
12 x 24″ $20.99 +$2.35
10 x 30″ $36.99 +$3.51
16 x 20″ $23.99 +$2.35
16 x 24″ $24.99 +$2.98

What does E surface mean in chemical printing?

The term E surface , levers the playing field, because inkjet and chemical printing both refer to this standard, more so than calling a paper matte. Color scheme? Blue / Yellow

What kind of paper is E surface paper?

Epson Luster and Semigloss, as well as Ilford Smooth Pearl papers are resin coated papers with the pebble surface, very much like E surface paper. In fact, if you go to the Epson site you find that Epson Luster is listed as E surface paper.

Which is better Epson or N surface paper?

Some actual wedding labs use N surface paper, which is a lower contrast version which in the chemical world of printing can capture the difference between a black tux and white wedding dress better than higher contrast papers can. Epson matte paper is very flat and coated, but not resin coated, almost cardboard looking by comparison.