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Which prints better, matte or glossy?

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Matte printing surface presents a delicate feeling like sand, giving people a comfortable and soft feeling. When presenting colors, they are usually softer and more delicate, and the transition between colors is natural and smooth. Matte printing can be used in any style. Bright prints are full of color, high definition and strong visual impact. It is only suitable for photos such as landscapes and people, not for dark colors.

Matte printing can effectively suppress light reflection. No matter what kind of lighting environment, you don't need to worry about the interference of light when watching sub-light photos. However, smooth printing has strong limitations and has a strong refraction and influence on light. Color fullness is subject to the display of lighting, and it is not easy to grasp the balance.