Paper FAQs

FAQ 1: Which surface is the printable side?
With the exception of our double-sided media where both sides are printable, the printable surface will be facing upwards in the box.
To be certain, the coated side will be sticky to the tongue (or wet finger).


FAQ 2: How should i store my Inkjet Paper?
Unless the paper is loaded in the printer about to be used, your paper should ALWAYS be kept in its box with the lid on. It should also be kept indoors in a dry environment away from extreme temperatures. The recommended storage temperatures are 15° to 25° C (60° to 77° F) and / or in the dark, with humidity being low, from 40 to 60 percent.


FAQ 3: Which Paper Type should i select?
The “paper type” controls the amount of ink being laid down. Select the closest paper type to your Marrutt Paper (it does not matter if the Marrutt paper does not match the printer type description)

For Epson Paper Types: 
Marrutt Paper: 265gsm Pro Photo Gloss | Epson Paper Type: Epson Premium Glossy
Marrutt Paper: 265gsm Pro Photo Satin, 300gsm Ultra Pearlescent Hi-White, 280gsm Smooth Lustre DS | Epson Paper Type: Epson Premium Luster
Marrutt Paper: 230gsm Archival Matt SS, 230gsm Archival Matt DS | Epson Paper Type: Epson Archival Matte
Marrutt Paper: Smooth Portfolio Fine Art, Smooth Fine Art, Standard Fine Art = Epson Water Color Radient White

For Canon Paper Types: 
Marrutt 265gsm Gloss = Photo Paper Plus Glossy II
Marrutt 265gsm Satin, Pearl & Lustre = Photo Paper Pro Luster
Marrutt 285gsm Traditional Baryta  = Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
Marrutt Archival Matt and Fine Art = Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte

For Hewlett Packard Paper Types:
Marrutt 265gsm Gloss = HP Professional Glossy Inkjet Paper
Marrutt 265gsm Satin, Pearl & Lustre = HP Premium Plus Semi-gloss Photo Paper
Marrutt 285gsm Traditional Baryta  = HP Premium Plus Semi-gloss Photo Paper
Marrutt Archival Matt and Fine Art = HP Professional Matt Inkjet Paper


FAQ 4: How should i handle the papers once printed?
With care! Once printed, try not to touch the printed area. Handle by the edges with both hands and give the print time to fully dry before stacking.


FAQ 5: Do i need to select a profile? If so, which one?
For a reasonable level of printing, you do not need to select a profile or you can use the same profile as your previous similar surfaced inkjet paper.
However, for optimum colour and Black & White accuracy with strongly recommend obtaining a free custom ICC printer profile from us.
Click here for information concerning our Custom Printer ICC Profiling service


FAQ 6: Can i purchase an unlisted size of Marrutt Paper?
Yes. Find the paper you wish to purchase by clicking here. When you have located the paper you need, scroll down to the size tabs and click “REQUEST A SIZE”. Simply fill out the short form and we will include you requested paper size in our list by next working day. All papers are cut using our precision guillotine ensuring accuracy within 1/10 of a mm.