Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum, 4 x 6 Inches, 100 Sheets (2768B015)
Everything photo paper can possibly have for the artwork of professional and advanced amateur photographers Canon's new  flagship glossy photo paper surpasses Photo Paper Pro [PR-101]. Similar to Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP-201), a six layer  paper structure is used to promote color reproduction "Alumina" which proved quicker ink absorbency on Photo Paper Pro [PR -101] is adopted in the ink-receiving layers.Advancing the texture and quality of Canon's new glossy photo paper"Make the best  photo paper in all aspects." This was our commitment when we were developing Photo Paper Pro [PR-101], which was Canon's  previous flagship photo paper.To further progress, we follow this commitment and have developed Canon's new flagship  glossy photo paper. Ink-receiving layers are functionally separated into a color-reproduction layer and an absorbing layer,  and a chromogenic enhancer which amplifies light is added into the resin-coat layer.A neutral white which has a high  degree of whiteness is adopted for the color of the paper.The demanding photo quality needs of professional and  advanced amateur photographer is realized when used with Canon's 2008 new dye-based inks [CLI-221]. The color reproduction  in red areas is expanded, rich and deep blacks are achieved and the higher image durability is achieved. The best glossy  photo paper which turns printouts to artwork. That is Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT-101].For professional and advanced amateur photographers Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT- 101] exceeds Photo Paper Pro [PR-101] by using original material technologyNeutral bright white for maximum appeal to  professional advanced amateur photographersA new standard for white has been introducedThere  are various "whites" for a white paper such as bluish white, yellowish white, dark white and bright white.The "white"  Canon chose for professional's and advanced amateur's artwork from these various "whites" is the "white" which combines  "crispy white" and "neutral white"."Crispy white" contributes to enhance the gamut volume. This provides more vivid  color reproduction. And this vividness won't be unnatural thanks to the "neutral white". It will produce a natural color  which dye itself produces.There are scenes where the whiteness of Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT-101] will be utilized  such as the gradation of a morning glow in which colors blend intricately, the transparency of a glass and the texture of  metals. But it is on the human skin which is the most common but the most difficult to express that it will show the most  obvious whiteness.Ink absorption is speedy and dyes are fixed to a top layer in the paper. That is why images  can be expressed beautifully and smoothlyBecause of the Alumina, quick ink absorbency is achievedThe shape of alumina pigment which is the pro_main material in the ink-receiving layers of Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT- 101] is "plate-like". On the other hand, silica pigment which is often used for affordable photo paper is a "spherical  shape". Both alumina and silica use binders which play a gluing role to join pigments but a "plate-like" alumina uses less  binders, so it can absorb inks quicker than the silica ink-receiving layers.Because the layer is separated into  two layers, quick solid-liquid separation is achievedThe ink-receiving layers of Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT- 101] are separated into two layers and the amount of binder in each layer is optimized. It gives specific functions for  each layer, the top layer is for color reproduction and the bottom layer is for absorption. This is how solid-liquid  separation of color material elements and solvent elements can be processed quickly.More vivid color and higher  resolution compared to Photo Paper Pro [PR-101], which has a single ink-receiving layer, is achieved. Since Alumina is  adopted and the ink-receiving layers are separated into two layers, Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT-101] is able to produce  prints with richer gradation, smoother expression, more vivid color and higher resolution.The dye is fixed to the surface of the paper, resulting in deeper blacks and a clearer  overall photographic finishDeeper blacks in combination with new black dye inkThere are  various blacks for the "black" in photographs such as bluish black, yellowish black, reddish black and greenish black.A deep, rich black is a "black" that looks truly black to the eye. Rich, deep blacks are not only important for  reproducing deep-black areas of photos, they also contribute to the overall density, contrast and vividness of the photo.  If the black is light, it weakens the photo's impact, and makes the photo plain.Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT-101] is  developed to produce a deep, rich black by fixing the dye close to the surface of the paper. Canon has also been trying to  make the black ink neutral, and achieved the creation of the deeper "black" in combination with Photo Paper Pro Platinum  [PT-101] and 2008 new dye-based black ink [CLI-221].Photos are beautifully reproduced because the dye is fixed  close to the surface of the paperThe ink-receiving layer on the surface of the paper accepts the dyes in the ink  and produces the color. If this layer is too thick, the dyes will spread into the bottom making it difficult to gain enough  density. However by making the ink-receiving layer simply thinner, it causes the water in the ink to overflow to the  paper's surface.Quick solid-liquid separation fixes the dye to the surface of the paperPhoto Paper Pro  Platinum [PT-101] solves this dilemma using innovative inkjet coating technology. Using this technology, the ink-receiving  layer is split into two layers, a color-reproduction layer on which the dye is fixed and an absorbing layer that soaks up  the excess water solvent.This layered structure enables the dye to be fixed closer to the surface of the paper,  improving the density of the black ink compared with Photo Paper Pro [PR-101]. This novel technology achieves rich, deep  blacks and bright, vivid photographic results. At the same time, the absorbing layer quickly mops up excess water solvent,  for crisp, sharp image quality.Enhancement for color reproduction in red areas and the ability to express expands  furtherWider color gamut makes artworks of professionals and advanced amateurs more attractiveThe wider the color gamut is, the more colors that can be reproduced. The combination of Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT-101]  and 2008 new dye-based inks [CLI-221] greatly expands color reproduction especially in red areas (yellow ~ red ~ magenta)  compared to the combination of Photo Paper Pro [PR-101] and the previous dye ink [CLI-8]. It brings out PIXMA's full  ability to produce photos and achieves the reproduction of richer and more vivid colors.Color reproduction is stabilized faster than ever before, so you can appreciate the beauty  of your photos right awayOptical density immediately after printing is greater than ever, so you see the  real colors of your photos, right awayWith ordinary inkjet paper, the colors emerge gradually so you cannot  quickly see the final results of the photo including color and contrast. Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT-101] is a completely  different experience. The optical density (color density) is high immediately after printing, and color reproduction  happens fast. In less time than ever, a reproduction of the colors of the original photo is complete. Images are bright and  vivid as soon as the print job is finished.Improved durability (light fastness/gas fastness) by adding the new durability enhancer in  ink-receiving layersCanon focused on both paper and ink, and worked on things paper can do and things ink can do  to improve image durability of photo prints. Based on the discoloration mechanisms (presumption) of the color material, the  discoloration of color material have been successfully minimized by adding the new durability enhancer in the ink-receiving  layers.Mechanisms for photo image deterioration (Presumption)The Mechanisms for photo image  deterioration (Presumption) caused by gas and light. Canon presumed the mechanisms of discoloration of printouts is  pro_mainly caused by these three deteriorative reactions listed below.The reaction of incoming gas deteriorates the  color materialThe deteriorative chain reaction starts because of the material generated in the process aboveThe chain reaction of light through oxygen deteriorates the color materialThe approach to Photo Paper  Pro Platinum [PT-101]Canon discovered the "new additives" to minimize the discoloration of the color material  from the discoloration mechanisms of printouts and successfully introduced it to Photo Paper Pro Platinum [PT-101].