Ilford Elite 260GSM LSTR 43.2X30.5m

Ilford Elite 260GSM LSTR 43.2X30.5m | Photo paper for roll-based printing

Rather than buying individual sheets, this Ilford Elite photo paper is presented as a roll, with 260GSM and 43.2 × 30.5 m in the product name. It’s aimed at people choosing paper for a photo-printing setup who need to consider the roll format and paper weight before they order. The title also includes “LSTR”, the product’s finish designation as supplied. The product name gives you a few concrete details to work with, but it doesn’t tell the whole story of how a particular printer will handle the paper. That’s why I’d treat the size and weight as the starting point for matching it to your workflow, rather than assuming it suits every printer or print job. If you already work with roll paper and are comparing options by weight and format, this gives you those details up front. The honest limitation is that the name alone can’t tell you how your prints will look.

Working out whether the format suits

For roll paper, it helps to think about the whole job, not just the paper weight. Consider the print dimensions you plan to make and how the roll format fits the way you handle, store and feed paper in your workspace. The 43.2 × 30.5 m figure gives you a defined format to compare against your intended use; the 260GSM figure gives you the stated paper weight. Those details can help narrow a shortlist, but they aren’t a substitute for knowing what your printer can accept. If you’re buying for an established setup, compare the product name with the paper format you already use. If this is a change in format, account for that in your workflow before committing to a full roll.

Technical Specifications

• Product: Ilford Elite
• Weight: 260 GSM
• Designation: LSTR
• Format: 43.2 × 30.5 m