Epson SP91203 Fascicule

Professional Media Fact Sheet

Professional Media Fact Sheet

Basis weight

255 g/m

2

505 g/m

2

Thickness 

19 mil

36 mil

ISO brightness

96%

96%

Opacity

95%

99%

Hot lamination

No

No

Base material

100% Cotton rag

100% Cotton rag

Surface finish

Velvet

Velvet

Core size

3"

N/A

Spindle

3" high-tension

1

N/A

1

Optional printer accessory, available from Epson
EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, Part No. C811052
EPSON Stylus Pro 7500, Part No. C811103

EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600

Enhanced Matte Paper

EPSON Stylus Pro 7500/9500/10000

Premium Luster Photo Paper

EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600

Enhanced Matte Posterboard

EPSON Stylus Pro 7500/9500/10000

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Required temperature for optimum performance

60˚ - 80˚ F

15˚ - 25˚ C

Required humidity for optimum performance

40% - 60% RH

(Note: High humidity will prolong the drying time for lamination purposes.)

Somerset

®

Velvet for Epson

EPSON Stylus

®

Pro 7000

EPSON Stylus Pro 9500

EPSON Stylus Pro 7500

EPSON Stylus Pro 9600

1

EPSON Stylus Pro 7600

1

EPSON Stylus Pro 10000

2

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000

Somerset has always been the first paper choice among serious artists

and printmakers.  Ever since the 1700s and the days of handmade

paper, Somerset has enjoyed a reputation for quality that has

continued to grow through the years. Now Epson brings you this old

world paper, with an ink jet coating, to meet the quality requirements

of the most demanding printmaker.  Somerset Velvet for Epson is a

100% cotton, acid-free paper that delivers long-lasting prints when

printed with EPSON Archival

™

or UltraChrome

™

Ink.

Like all of Epson's innovative media, Somerset Velvet is engineered to

give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. Epson's

printer driver software actually optimizes the amount of ink released

onto the page, based on the type of paper used. As always, EPSON

supplies guarantee EPSON quality.

1 Photographic dye version and UltraChrome ink version
2 Photographic dye version and archival ink version

Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. UltraChrome, EPSON Archival and EPSON Photographic Dye are
trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Somerset is a registered trademark of Inveresk PLC. All other products and brand names are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims 
any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2002 Epson America, Inc. CPD-13833 5K 6/02 CL

Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806

Epson Canada, Ltd.
3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5

Epson Latin America
6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126

Indoor/outdoor usage

Indoor only

Lightfastness

Over 100 years EPSON Archival Ink

Lightfastness ratings are based on accelerated testing of prints on

Over 50 years

UltraChrome Ink

specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Lightfastness only

5 years

Photographic Dye Ink

estimates the life of the ink, not the media

Archivability

Excellent

Buffered cotton base ensures archivability.

Resistance to water

Good

Bleeding does occur with incidental water contact. However,
try to prevent exposure to moisture.

Ink drying

Immediate (less than 30 seconds)

Ink is dry to the touch after printing. However, it takes 24 hours 
before it cures and becomes durable.

Handling

Use gloves

Use gloves when handling the paper to avoid smudges and 
fingerprints on the printing surface.

Mounting

Recommended

Use rag board or other high quality, acid free mounting materials.

Lamination

Not recommended

if a protective coating is desired, use a fast-drying, acrylic spray 
with a UV absorbent.

• Acid free to preserve fine art and photos

• 100% cotton rag for long term durability

• Radiant white surface for vivid color reproduction

• Rich black images for prints with exceptional contrast

• Velvet surface for rich details and accurate reproduction

• 505 g/m2 basis weight for museum quality appearance (sheets)

• 255 g/m2 basis weight on rolls for versatility

• Enhanced 1440 dpi printing for high-quality output

• Dries instantly for easy handling with Epson inks

SP91203

24" x 50' roll

0-10343-84410-0

SP91204

44" x 50' roll

0-10343-84411-7

SP91200

24" x 30'/20 sheets

0-10343-84406-3

SP91200-S

24" x 36"/3 sheets

0-10343-84407-0

SP91201

36" x 44"/10 sheets

0-10343-84408-7

SP91202

44" x 60"/10 sheets

0-10343-84409-4

SP91200

27.2" x 33.3" x 1.9"

12.5 lb

SP91200-S

27.2" x 33.3" x 1.9"

3.5 lb

SP91201

39.2" x 47.3" x 1.9"

25.0 lb

SP91202

44.5" x 62.5" x 1.5"

21.0 lb

SP91203

26.0" x 6.5" x 6.5"

6.5 lb

SP91204

46.5" x 6.5" x 6.5"

12.0 lb

SP91200

24" x 30"/20 sheets

$299.99

SP91200-S

24" x 30"/3 sheets

59.00

SP91201

36" x 44"/10 sheets

335.00

SP91202

44" x 50'

565.00

SP91203

24" x 50'

169.00

SP91204

44" x 60"/10 sheets

299.00

Printed on Recycled Paper

Somerset Velvet for Epson

NOTE: Actual print stability and longevity will vary according to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, atmospheric conditions, and post-printing treatments.

Epson does not guarantee stability or longevity. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.