Ilford
Ilford Galerie Digital Silver RC44M 10 inch 250 foot roll photo paper
Panchromatic black-and-white photographic paper on a 10-inch by 250-foot resin-coated roll with a pearl surface and 190 g/m² base weight
- Optimised for laser and LED digital exposure systems
- Pearl surface finish gives a subtle sheen on black-and-white prints
- Bright white 190 g/m² resin-coated base resists water
- 10 inch by 250 foot roll suits high-volume workflows
- Maximum density up to 2.15 OD for deep blacks
Roll Format & Digital Compatibility
This Ilford Galerie Digital Silver RC44M paper comes as a 10-inch by 250-foot roll on a 190 g/m² resin-coated base. It is engineered for optical digital exposure systems using tricolor laser or LED enlargers from manufacturers such as Durst, Oce, Pollielettronica and Fuji. The panchromatic emulsion produces real silver gelatin prints with a neutral image tone on a bright white pearl surface.
Exposure System Verification
Before ordering, confirm that your printer or minilab uses laser or LED optical exposure rather than inkjet or thermal technology. The emulsion is optimised specifically for digital silver halide workflows and will not function correctly with non-silver-halide output devices. Check that your equipment supports 10-inch wide roll feed and the required spectral sensitivity for tricolor laser or LED sources.
Sustained Production Characteristics
The redesigned emulsion delivers a maximum Dmax of 2.15 OD and improved latent image stability after exposure, which helps maintain consistent density during long print runs. An optimised sensitometric curve shape simplifies calibration and improves accuracy over extended sessions. Better RGB sensitivity balance and highlight-to-shadow separation reduce the need for frequent recalibration when the printer operates continuously.
Highlights
- Optimised for laser and LED digital exposure systems
- Pearl surface finish gives a subtle sheen on black-and-white prints
- Bright white 190 g/m² resin-coated base resists water
- 10 inch by 250 foot roll suits high-volume workflows
- Maximum density up to 2.15 OD for deep blacks
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does the 10 inch by 250 foot roll come ready to load, or do I need a separate core or spindle?
The roll is supplied at 10" x 250' (25.40cm x 76.20m) on a standard core compatible with most wide-format laser and LED printers; no extra core or spindle is required.
Which surface finish should I choose for neutral-tone black-and-white prints?
The Pearl finish on this RC44M grade gives a neutral image colour with a subtle sheen, ideal for exhibition-quality silver gelatin prints from digital exposure systems.
What does the 2.15 OD Dmax figure mean for shadow detail in a finished print?
A Dmax of 2.15 OD delivers deep, rich blacks and strong shadow separation, so fine detail in dark areas remains visible rather than blocking up.
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