written by Anno Huidekoper
published on 18 October 2010

ReviewTecco Baryt Glossy 300 gram Photo paper

 

One of the digital baryta photo paper produced by Tecco is the Tecco Baryt Glossy photo paper. This photo paper is very thick and feels much more sturdy than normal RC photo paper. The Tecco Baryt Glossy paper  is acid-free and available in many sizes.

Specifications Tecco Baryt Glossy 300 grams

weight: 300 grams
Used ICC color profile: from www.tecco.de
test printer: Epson 4880
test mode: see FAQ
Recommended retail price NL 01-10-2010: € 71.40 per 50 sheet A4 size
Available sizes: A6, A5, A4, A3, A3+, A2 and 6 sizes roll

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 What is different compared to other digital baryta papers of Tecco?
  • Tecco Baryt Glossy is whiter and has a stronger gloss

 

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What are the differences compared to other digital baryta papers?
  • Permajet Fibre Base Distinction is heavier
  • Ilford Gold Fibre Silk smells of barite
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 ICC color profile and color space

  
The ICC color profile is downloaded from the Tecco website that is specially made for this paper and this printer. At the mentioned website are many profiles for many printers, quite convenient. So you do not have to make your own ICC color profile. The color space is 743,167, an average value.  

Test result color Tecco Baryt Glossy

  

Most of the colors, in particular a portion of the slightly softer colors, are displayed correctly. Colors like red, blue and yellow are not displayed brightly enough.

To interpret this test card, read the document 'test method printers,' under the FAQ menu.

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Test result black & white Tecco Baryt Glossy

  

The maximum density, obtainable with the Epson ink, is lower than the maximum density at a number of other baryta papers. The black is neutral in tone. The difference between very dark gray and black is a little too small though. You will thus have to adjust the photo file to ensure that dark areas are not clogging. All gray values are displayed a little warm without becoming sepia. The black and white prints get a very nice look because of this.

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Gloss and surface Tecco Baryt Glossy

The surface has a low structure and the paper hardly shines. The test printer is an Epson 4880. This uses pigmented ink. Yet you hardly come across bronzing as 'gloss differential.'

Conclusion

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Pros

  • Black is neutral in tone
  • Grays are displayed nicely little warm in tone
  • Low bronzing and gloss differential

Cons

  • Maximum density is moderate
  • Difference between very dark gray and black is a little too small

The color reproduction on Tecco Baryt Glossy is pretty good, using an Epson 4880 printer. Both 'bronzing' and 'gloss differential' are very low. The maximum density could have been higher and the Tecco Baryt Glossy paper is priced quite averagely.

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