I primarily use 4x5 to keep a hard copy of all my work, no matter how meaningless the picture seems. These papers have consistent color reproduction, are cost effective and have held up well in storage.

Prices have been going up lately, and this 400 sheet box is no exception. Still, weighing price to quality, this is still a better deal than the cheaper no-brand products from the big box stores. I know, I tried. When using Canon's prescribed profiles with Canon printers (mine is the Pro-10), the results are a great match for what you see on screen (when you've matched everything up). Canon says that full dry time is 24 hours, but I've stacked up the prints after about 15 minutes and then delivered the results to my client the next business day. So far, so good with that timing. As for archival quality, it's been close to 8 years since the first prints were made and they are still holding up. I can't tell you that this paper will use more or less ink than a ... MorePrices have been going up lately, and this 400 sheet box is no exception. Still, weighing price to quality, this is still a better deal than the cheaper no-brand products from the big box stores. I know, I tried. When using Canon's prescribed profiles with Canon printers (mine is the Pro-10), the results are a great match for what you see on screen (when you've matched everything up). Canon says that full dry time is 24 hours, but I've stacked up the prints after about 15 minutes and then delivered the results to my client the next business day. So far, so good with that timing. As for archival quality, it's been close to 8 years since the first prints were made and they are still holding up. I can't tell you that this paper will use more or less ink than a competing paper because there are just too many variables that would necessitate multiple tests, and I'm really not into that. I'm satisfied with the yield.

I'm working on photographing ascensions for a historical society, and each item/view needs to be accompanied by a snapshot sized print for the physical file. I'm shooting this large collection on a white background to minimize the ink usage (Canon Pro-10), and having a box of 400 sheets has really saved me time and money. Images are snappy and the paper stock is reasonably thick. I'm not worried about the print's lifespan, however I did check a popular website that tests papers for longevity, and this paper should hold up well toward 100 years.