Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte, DIN A3+, 100 Sheets

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Epson’s Proofing Paper White Semimatte in A3+ for £109.72 (100 sheets) sits in the “nice, but not cheap” bracket. The semimatte finish is genuinely useful for proofing because it takes the glare out of the equation and tends to look closer to how finished work will read on many job types. If you’re doing colour-critical pre-press work, client sign-off prints, or mock-ups that need to be judged under normal lighting, this paper is a sensible choice—especially if you’re already using Epson wide-format ink workflows where consistency matters.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it blindly if your goal is purely volume or cost-per-print. At this price, you’re paying for a reliable surface and repeatable behaviour rather than chasing affordability. If you mainly need general-purpose output, internal drafts, or test prints that don’t need to look “final,” cheaper paper will often do the job with less pain. This is best for agencies, print repro shops, and design teams who regularly proof work and want fewer surprises in tone/contrast—just make sure you’re actually using it for proofs, not just “because it’s Epson.”