Aurora Art Natural 300®

Description

Made in the USA using 100% cotton, Aurora Art Natural 300 brings elegance, warmth, and nuance to your photography and art prints. This acid-free paper features a pleasing natural white tone and smooth surface. Plus, Aurora Art Natural 300 contains no optical brighteners. This is a benefit because the paper will remain its original shade over a long period of time. As an added bonus, you can print on both sides of Aurora. At 300gsm weight and 18 mil thickness, Aurora Natural 300 feels sturdy and professional and can easily handle heavy ink coverage. Click on the compatibility tab for important notes about printer use.

Reclaiming What Would Have Been Waste

Aurora is 100% fiber made from cotton linters. These linters are considered "recovered fibers" by the EPA. By using linters, Aurora production is putting to use what would have become waste. It's a win for the environment and a win for you!

How are Aurora Natural 300 and Aurora Natural 250 different?

The paper and coating are identical. Only the weight and thickness vary between the products.

Ideal For:

• Those seeking a warm tone smooth cotton photo and art paper
• Those who want a heavyweight cotton paper
• Prints intended for very long term display
• Landscapes, portraits, warm tone black & white, art reproduction prints

Good To Know:

• Acid free base stock and coating
• No optical brighteners
• Print photo quality on both sides
• 100% cotton fiber and semi-smooth surface
• Paper is ISO 9706 and ANSI Z 39.48-1992 certified
• Made, coated, and converted in the USA

Red River Paper is made by printing enthusiasts for printing enthusiasts. Whether you are a professional photographer, photographic enthusiast, designer, or business, our experts have firsthand knowledge of all our products. If you have a question, give us a ring or shoot us an email. You’ll receive a lightning-fast response from an actual live human with actual real-life expertise.

* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.
* Rolls come wound with five extra feet at no charge

Specifications

• Paper Weight: 300gsm / 80lb
• Thickness: 18 mil
• Printable: Photo and art quality on both sides
• Coating: Microporous coated
• Color: Natural White
• Type: 100% Cotton rag content base stock. ISO 9706 and ANSI Z 39.48-1992 (Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials)
• Back: No markings or logos
• Surface: Semi-smooth
• Optical Brighteners? No
  
• Roll Specs:
• Diameter: 3"
• Outside Diameter: 4.85"

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Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?

All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent or UV.

Will this paper feed into your printer?

Paper feed is related to your printer's design and age. It can also hinge on your willingness to put some extra work into the process with heavy and thick papers.

• Desktop Printer With Front Paper Tray ONLY: No
• Desktop Printer with Rear / Top Paper Tray: Yes*
• Epson Wide Format: Yes
• Canon Wide Format: Yes
• HP Wide Format: Yes
• Other Aqueous & Latex Printers: Yes
• HP Desktop - No

* Heavy cotton art papers may not consistently auto-feed in the top main paper tray. They can be fed by hand easily, and may feed without assistance on some occasions. Returns on this paper are not accepted on the basis of feed problems.

* If your printer has a specialty media path, we recommend you use it with this paper. If you only have a top paper tray, you can use this product one sheet at a time.

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Suggested Uses

• Photography
• Art reproductions
• Note cards
• Portfolios