Ilford OmniJet Matt HR-Coated Paper 120gsm 127cm x 35m

Ilford OmniJet Matt HR-Coated Paper 120gsm 127cm x 35m | A wide matte roll for print work

The defining choice is a matt, HR-coated surface: this paper is named for a non-gloss finish, rather than a shiny one. It’s a roll-format photo paper from Ilford’s OmniJet range, in a 127cm width and 35m length, with a stated weight of 120gsm. That gives you a broad working width and a long run of paper to plan prints from, rather than a pack of individual sheets. The product name also makes the surface and coating clear, so you can judge whether that combination suits the look you want before choosing a roll.

This may suit print studios, businesses or photographers who work with large-format output and prefer a matt finish. The wide roll is the key practical detail: it gives room to lay out larger images, while the 35m length provides material for multiple prints or longer jobs. Your finished print size will depend on how you arrange and trim the paper, so it’s worth planning around the full 127cm width and allowing for any margins you need. I’d pay particular attention to the matt surface if the print’s appearance matters as much as its dimensions; it’s a clear part of this paper’s identity, not an incidental detail.

Working with the roll format

Roll paper asks you to think in terms of width and length, rather than a fixed sheet size. Here, the roll is 127cm across and 35m long, so consider the dimensions of the work you intend to print and how much paper each job will use. The 120gsm figure is another useful point when comparing paper by weight. This listing identifies the paper as matt and HR-coated; those are the terms to use when matching it to a particular print brief. The product name alone doesn’t establish compatibility with a specific printer, so choose it based on the requirements of your printing setup as well as the surface and roll dimensions.

Technical Specifications

• Brand and range: Ilford OmniJet
• Paper description: Matt HR-Coated Paper
• Paper weight: 120gsm
• Roll dimensions: 127cm x 35m