Ilford Drylab PL230 Luster 8"-20.3cm x 65.5m 2 Rolls

Ilford Drylab PL230 Luster 8"-20.3cm x 65.5m 2 Rolls | Luster paper in a two-roll format

What sets this Ilford paper apart is the combination of a named Luster finish and a long roll format, supplied as two rolls. It’s suited to photo-printing workflows that use roll paper and need this particular width and length; the title identifies it as Drylab PL230 paper. The Luster finish gives you a specific surface choice when selecting paper for a print job, rather than leaving the finish unspecified. Each roll is listed as 8 inches (20.3cm) wide and 65.5m long, so the format is clear when planning a run or comparing it with the media your printer accepts. The two-roll quantity can also be useful when you want a second roll available for a later job. This is a focused paper purchase: the key decision is whether the stated finish and roll dimensions suit your setup.

Choosing the roll format

Before settling on a paper roll, compare its width and maximum length with the media sizes your printer supports. Those are the practical details that determine whether a roll can be used in a particular workflow; the product name alone doesn’t establish printer compatibility. It’s also worth thinking about the prints you plan to make. Their dimensions, spacing and any trimming all affect how much of a roll a job will use, so allow for those when estimating paper needs. The two-roll pack gives you two separate rolls to plan with, rather than one single roll of the same total length. That may suit a workflow where keeping another roll on hand matters, but the format and finish should remain the deciding points. If those match your requirements, the title gives you the core details for comparing this pack with other photo paper: Ilford, Drylab PL230, Luster, and the stated roll size.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ilford
• Product line: Drylab PL230
• Finish: Luster
• Roll size: 8" / 20.3cm x 65.5m
• Quantity: 2 rolls