art paper, print quality and pricing

[AppiBelleArt]

I love the texture of art paper for my prints of art done by hand. They are acid free, and I would think would stand the test of time, as artists are spending hours creating their art on this paper. My favorite is vellum and smooth bristol.

That said, is there any reason not to print on art paper? If I don't use archival inks or paper, I use the art paper - 100lb textured vellum bristol paper, is that a low quality print? What would a good price of a childrens or other 8x10 print be on that kind of paper?

Also, I have a higher end hp printer and use HP brand inks. They say they are fade resistant for generations, (73 yrs according to the kodak standard), is this poor quality?

Thanks for any info in advance

[PSDesignPrint]

Well, the quality of the image is better based of the printer or press than the stock used. 100# Vellum is a fine paper (varying from brand to brand).
You can look up your printers model and see what the max resolution is in DPI.

You should be aiming for about 1200 DPI. Especially with larger media. My Canon ImagePress can max at about 1600. However, I print 13x19in sheets all day. My Canon is also a toner based machine, and my render a slightly lumpy image on textured stock such as Vellum, Linen, or Laid.

HP leads the market in digital, Liquid ink machine. Even in the commercial print industry, The HP Indigo is one of (if not the most) highly desired printing machines. HP's for home use render some of nicest prints you see from a desktop printer.

As long as your happy with the way your HP prints on Vellum, I would keep on printing!