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product_id: 1172652
title: "- Galerie 4x6” (100 sheets) SMOOTH PEARL Instant Dry Archival Photo Inkjet Paper 12mil / 310gsm for Dye and Pigment ink printers, Color and Black and White, Made in Germany"
brand: "ilford"
price: "VT17250"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1172652-galerie-4x6-100-sheets-smooth-pearl-instant-dry-archival-photo
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region: Vanuatu
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# HDR coating for vivid color gamut 12mil / 310gsm heavyweight base Made in Germany precision - Galerie 4x6” (100 sheets) SMOOTH PEARL Instant Dry Archival Photo Inkjet Paper 12mil / 310gsm for Dye and Pigment ink printers, Color and Black and White, Made in Germany

**Brand:** ilford
**Price:** VT17250
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate every print to gallery-worthy brilliance

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - Galerie 4x6” (100 sheets) SMOOTH PEARL Instant Dry Archival Photo Inkjet Paper 12mil / 310gsm for Dye and Pigment ink printers, Color and Black and White, Made in Germany by ilford
- **How much does it cost?** VT17250 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1172652-galerie-4x6-100-sheets-smooth-pearl-instant-dry-archival-photo)

## Best For

- ilford enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ilford brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smooth Pearl Finish:** Glare-free, fingerprint-resistant surface for flawless presentation
- • **Instant Dry Technology:** Print to frame in seconds—no smudges, no wait
- • **Precision-Cut 4x6” Sheets:** Ready out-of-the-box for edge-to-edge professional prints
- • **Archival-Grade Craftsmanship:** Preserve your memories with 200+ years of fade resistance
- • **Universal Printer Compatibility:** Optimized for all high-end dye & pigment inkjet printers

## Overview

ILFORD Galerie Smooth Pearl 4x6” photo paper is a premium, archival-quality inkjet media made in Germany. Featuring a 12mil thick, 310gsm heavyweight resin-coated base with advanced HDR nanoporous coatings, it delivers exceptional sharpness, vivid color gamut, and a natural pearl finish that eliminates glare and fingerprints. Compatible with both dye and pigment ink printers, it offers instant dry prints with no smearing or curling, perfect for professional photographers and creatives seeking museum-grade print permanence and flawless image reproduction.

## Description

Product Description Introducing the pinnacle of photographic craftsmanship – a paper that transforms your prints into timeless works of art. Made in Germany with archival-grade materials, this premium photo paper offers an inkjet printing experience unlike any other, whether you’re using dye or pigment-based printers. It features HDR optically clear coatings and an advanced inkjet receiving layer, ensuring your images burst with exceptional clarity, vivid colors, and breathtaking sharpness. Ilford’s Smooth Pearl surface elevates your photographs, banishing glare and preventing fingerprints, all while providing a natural white hue that mimics the classic photographic finish. Both color and black-and-white images are brought to life, showcasing depth and detail with every print. Crafted for precision, the high-density resin-coated base is a robust 12mil thick with a 310gsm weight, designed for edge-to-edge printing with modern inkjet printers. Ready to use straight out of the box, it comes pre-cut to 4x6”, offering seamless compatibility for your most creative endeavors. Thanks to Instant Dry technology, your prints are smudge-free and ready to frame instantly, ensuring that your artistic visions are never delayed. With a clean, unbranded back, it’s the perfect canvas for personal or professional projects alike. For perfection with every print, Ilford also offers specially developed ICC printer profiles available for free download, ensuring your creations are captured in their truest form across a variety of printer models. Elevate your print experience to an art form with Ilford. From the Manufacturer The GALERIE Prestige range of inkjet media combines state-of-the-art inkjet technology with more than a century of experience in the craft of photographic image making to provide a range of products that match the aspirations and needs of professional photographers the world over. The Prestige range encompasses the award winning and perennial photographer’s favourite Gold Fibre Silk, alongside a diverse selection of ‘Smooth’ products. The specialty coatings, which utilise the latest nanoporous technology, have been crafted by ILFORD specialists for discerning photographers wanting high precision and accuracy in a truly universal product, compatible with all high-end inkjet printers in the market. The GALERIE Prestige range outshines traditional photos in terms of sharpness, high colour gamut, image permanence, printer and ink compatibility, ease of handling, vivid colour reproduction as well as range and quality of finish to take inkjet photo printing to the next level. Gold Fibre SilkGALERIE Prestige Smooth Pearl paper features the very latest HDR (High Dynamic Range) optically clear nanoporous coating and coupled with recent advancements in nanoporous inkjet receiving layer design, makes this the reference media for producing images with superb clarity, high sharpness and excellent colour gamut.The high-density heavyweight base and smooth pearl finish not only eliminate glare and fingerprints but with its natural photographic white tint, produce prints with the true look and feel of a photograph. For outstanding imaging performance, combined with the benefit of “touch dry” from the printer, this pearl surface media is the “choice of professionals”.Smooth Pearl is compatible with all high quality dye and pigment based inkjet printers.Key BenefitsNEW PRODUCTProfessional pearl finishInstant dry nanoporous surfaceSuperb photographic image quality and consistencyHeavyweight look and feel of a traditional photographExcellent compatibility with all good quality pigment and dye based inkjet printersSuperb colour gamut with dye ink printers Making memories last a lifetimeA number of elements can affect the life of an inkjet print. In addition to the type of ink and media used, factors including light, humidity, temperature, air pollutants, ozone levels and how and where the print is displayed, can all influence the permanence of a print. ILFORD media is manufactured using raw materials of the highest quality and purity that preserve the longevity of the image without contributing to colour degradation. In addition, rigorous internal and external tests are conducted to ensure the quality of the print is maintained. Before launching any new inkjet product, ILFORD tests the media with all major printer models and undertakes stringent scientific evaluation to measure the impact of light, ozone, humidity and sensitivity to temperature. It is not only the image’s permanence that is important for a photographer but also the physical integrity of the print. Therefore, ILFORD also undertake a series of physical tests to measure scratch, brittleness and delamination. Professional photographers expect the very best and ILFORD goes that step further to ensure their internal testing processes are not only meticulous but exhaustive so that the standards they set are the benchmark for others to follow. Wilhelm ImagingResearch In addition to internal testing, GALERIE inkjet photo media has also received high print permanence ratings in access of 200 years from Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc., the world’s leading independent permanence testing laboratory. Results show that ILFORD GALERIE Gold Fibre Silk, Smooth Pearl and Smooth Gloss media achieved a very high level of overall print permanence and dark storage stability ratings. When printed with HP Vivera pigment inks, the papers were found to withstand fading and yellowing for more than 250 years in archival album or dark storage conditions, and are stable for more than 200 years when displayed under glass. The Smooth papers also demonstrated a “very high” resistance to high humidity. For more information on permanence and the Wilhelm test data, visit www.ilford.com Specifications: Weight 310gsm Surface Pearl Opacity 99% Caliper 310 micron (12mil) Tint (CIE L*a*b*) 95.1, 0.6, –4.6

Review: Perfect finish - Wow, I can definitely see why it’s pretty expensive now. This is the best printing paper I’ve ever used and you can basically call me a professional photographer. The paper has such a nice finish where you can see the picture from any angle. You never have to worry about the glare and the finish is shiny but also Matt if that makes sense it’s such a nice look, texture and thickness.
Review: Great paper - Great color gamut and prefect surface finish for my work

## Features

- Made in Germany utilizing Archival materials for an unparalleled photo inkjet printing experience. For Dye / Pigment based printers. HDR optically clear coatings with advanced inkjet receiving layer for superb clarity, sharpness, and color gamut
- Ilford’s Smooth Pearl surface eliminates glare and prevents fingerprints while providing a natural white tint that produces a photographic look and feel to your images. Color and Black and White pictures print beautifully on this surface
- The high-density, resin coated base is 12mil thick with a 310gsm weight. It arrives precision-cut to 4x6”, its flat out of the box making it 100% compatible with modern inkjet printers capable of printing edge to edge
- Instant Dry technology prevents smearing and curling so you can go from printer to frame with ease. The back of the printer paper is free of any watermarks or branding logos, so the paper is an excellent choice for any creative project
- Specially developed ICC printer profiles are free to download from the ILFORD global website ensuring perfect prints on a variety of mainstream printer models

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007P29XU4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #198,612 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #436 in Photo Quality Paper |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (126) |
| Date First Available | June 1, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.16 pounds |
| Item model number | 2001743 |
| Manufacturer | Ilford |
| Product Dimensions | 6.2 x 5.3 x 4.3 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ilford
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper Weight:** 20
- **Photo Paper Surface:** Pearl
- **Sheet Size:** 4 x 6

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect finish
*by K***N on October 20, 2025*

Wow, I can definitely see why it’s pretty expensive now. This is the best printing paper I’ve ever used and you can basically call me a professional photographer. The paper has such a nice finish where you can see the picture from any angle. You never have to worry about the glare and the finish is shiny but also Matt if that makes sense it’s such a nice look, texture and thickness.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great paper
*by J***A on December 11, 2025*

Great color gamut and prefect surface finish for my work

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ilford Galerie 4x6 Smooth Pearl for Inkjet Printer
*by R***T on December 3, 2025*

Good quality paper. Used on Canon G3010. Amazon packs the package a bit too thin for something shipped across continents.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-06*