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Epson Cold Press Bright

$38.00 CAD $52.00
PRICE INCLUDES EPSON REBATE. Offer Expires: May 31, 2026
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Epson  |  SKU: S042307  |  Barcode: 010343871045

Our Expert Opinion

Maximum contrast for painting reproductions. The bright white base delivers stronger highlights than Cold Press Natural, making colors pop. Smooth, moderate texture works great for watercolor but avoid portraits—texture creates unwanted skin detail. Choose this for drama and brightness.

Description

Epson Cold Press Bright Fine Art Paper is an acid free, 100% cotton rag, archival paper with a bright white, textured finish. This paper has an extremely high colour gamut and black density. This watercolour paper is not only acid, lignin, and chlorine free, it is also pH buffered with calcium carbonate for a true archival fine art paper.

Available Sizes

Size Sheets/Roll Product Code
8.5" x 11"  25 Sheets S042307
13" x 19" 25 Sheets S042310
17" x 22" 25 Sheets S042311
17" x 50' 1 Roll S042313
24" x 50' 1 Roll S042314
44" x 50' 1 Roll S042315
60" x 50' 1 Roll S042316

Specfications
  • Basis Weight: 340 gsm (sheet) / 305 gsm (roll)
  • Material: 100% Cotton - Bright White
  • Surface Finish: Textured Matte
  • ISO Brightness: 90%
  • Opacity: 98%

Our Experts' Paper Alternatives

At Tricera, we spend everyday testing, printing and evaluating digital papers. We are Canada’s only dedicated retailer of fine art & photographic papers since 1985. We have carefully curated the best alternatives and highlighted the key differences to simplify your shopping experience.

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Epson Cold Press Bright
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Epson Cold Press Natural
Epson Cold Press Natural
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A Epson Hot Press Bright Cotton Rag Paper 25 Sheet Package
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Our Expert Opinion
Our Expert Opinion
Maximum contrast for painting reproductions. The bright white base delivers stronger highlights than Cold Press Natural, making colors pop. Smooth, moderate texture works great for watercolor but avoid portraits—texture creates unwanted skin detail. Choose this for drama and brightness.
Most popular for painting reproductions. The natural white point closely matches traditional canvas, letting you get remarkably close to original colors. Same smooth texture as Cold Press Bright. Artists with bright, high-contrast work choose Bright; everyone else picks this.
Favorite for limited edition prints. Nice weight, holds color incredibly well. Black density is excellent for matte paper. Smooth surface and bright white base give clean, refined look with strong detail. Professional matte fine art choice.
Best For
Best For
Watercolor reproductions, painting prints, high-contrast artwork.
Painting reproductions, fine art where color accuracy is critical.
Limited edition prints, fine art photography, gallery work.
Paper Weight
Paper Weight
340 gsm (sheet) / 305 gsm (roll)
340 gsm (sheet) / 305 gsm (roll)
330gsm (sheet) / 300gsm (roll)
Paper Finish
Paper Finish
Textured Matte
Textured Matte
Matte
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We know paper

We regularly test fine art and photographic papers from Epson, Hahnemühle, and Moab to better understand how different media perform with professional inkjet printers and pigment inks. While Tricera specializes in Epson printing systems, the Hahnemühle and Moab papers we carry are designed for use with any professional pigment inkjet printer, including Canon and HP, making them a strong option for photographers, print studios and production environments across Canada regardless of which printer brand they use.

Authorized Epson Pro Graphics Dealer in Canada

Tricera is a Canadian-owned authorized Epson Pro Graphics dealer specializing in Epson professional printers, genuine Epson inks, and a curated selection of fine art and photographic papers from Epson, Hahnemühle, and Moab. We work with print labs, universities, photographers, galleries and creative studios across Canada that depend on professional printing systems for reliable, high-quality output.

With more than 20 years of hands-on experience working with Epson Pro Graphics equipment, we do more than list specifications. We actively work with Epson printers and test many of the papers we sell in real production environments. That allows us to offer practical guidance based on actual use, including media selection, print application and workflow considerations.

Orders ship from Canadian warehouses, helping customers across Canada get product faster while avoiding cross-border delays, duties and exchange-related surprises. Canadian customers also benefit from full Epson Canada warranty support.

Need help choosing the right paper, ink, or printer?

Our team can help you choose the right product for your printer, your workflow, and the kind of results you are trying to achieve. If you need guidance before ordering, contact us and we will point you in the right direction

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