Hahnemühle Photo Rag 188

188 gsm matte inkjet paper for photographic prints.

Hahnemühle Photo Rag 188 combines a 100% cotton base with a white shade and a matte finish. Its lightly defined felt structure gives the finished print its surface character. This is the lighter 188 gsm Photo Rag; do not substitute the caliper or weight of Photo Rag 308.

Specifications at a glance

• Weight: 188 gsm
• Base: 100% cotton
• Shade: white
• Finish: matte
• Texture: lightly defined felt structure
• Thickness: 0.30 mm
• Opacity: 97.5 %
• Optical brighteners: very low
• Acid-free: yes
• Buffered: yes
• Whiteness (D65 2°, 460 nm): 92.5%

Choosing this paper

Photo Rag 188 is the lighter cotton matte choice in the Photo Rag family. Compare weight and caliper separately when deciding between it and Photo Rag 308; neither weight alone establishes printer feeding compatibility.

Where it works well

• photographic prints
• art reproductions
• lighter-weight fine art presentations

Sizes, packs and ordering codes

Choose the exact format when checking price and availability. A listed format does not establish immediate stock or pickup readiness.

Questions before you print

How does it differ from Photo Rag 308?

This version is 188 gsm and 0.30 mm thick. Photo Rag 308 is 308 gsm and 0.48 mm thick; both have a cotton base and matte finish.

Is it double-sided paper?

This is not the Photo Rag Duo product. Choose a paper explicitly coated on both sides when both faces must carry photographic images.

What should I check before ordering for my printer?

Check the selected format, 188 gsm weight, thickness and loading path against your exact printer. A suitable ink coating does not establish that every size or roll will feed in every model.

Profiles, media settings and handling

For Photo Rag 188, match the ICC profile to the exact printer, ink set and paper and follow the profile’s supplied driver media settings. A driver profile does not establish RIP support. Apply colour management once and make a small test print before a full run. Keep fingers away from the printable surface and protect prints from dust and abrasion.

Compare related papers

• Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308
• Hahnemühle Photo Rag Duo
• Hahnemühle Photo Rag Book & Album

Get help choosing the format

Tell Tricera your printer model, the format you need and how the finished print will be displayed or bound. We can help you check the paper choice and loading requirements.

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