Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Are your prints not matching what you see on screen? It might not be your ICC profile…
In this video, we break down one of the most overlooked settings in printing: media type—and why it’s just as important as your ICC profile when it comes to achieving high-quality results.
You’ll learn how this single setting controls far more than most people realise, including:
The difference between Matte Black and Photo Black inks
How paper thickness affects print head height and potential head strikes
Why incorrect settings can cause banding and uneven prints
If you’ve ever struggled with dull blacks, smudging, or visible lines in your prints, this video will show you exactly what’s going wrong—and how to fix it.
Getting great prints isn’t just about colour accuracy—it’s about telling your printer exactly how to handle your paper.
Fotospeed media type information sheet:
fotospeed.com/amfile/file/download/file/441/product/4860
🎬 Subscribe to the Fotospeed YouTube Channel for more videos on printing, paper choice, and creative photographic processes.
🇺🇸 USA: Fotospeed via MPEX:
mpex.com/photography/scanning-printing/inkjet-ink-paper-supplies.html?category_uid=MTA2OA%3D%3D&page=0&sort=quantity_and_stock_status-DESC&manufacturer=6631
USE CODE MPEXFS10 to receive 10% off your order at MPEX
EU customers order through Color Europe: https://www.coloreurope.eu/shop/fotospeed-3417s1.html
Sign up to the Fotospeed Newsletter: fotospeed.com/newsletter
FREE Ebook "Art of Printing" download:
fotospeed.com/fotospeed-academy
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Fotospeed – Whatever your photographic requirements, let our passion for image-making provide the solution.
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Fotospeed, inspired by image makers around the world, Fotospeed began life manufacturing quality darkroom chemistry and specialist fine art printmaking processes.
With 35 years of the photo trade dealing with printing paper and chemicals. The wide selection of papers available range from the everyday photo glossy to the Fine Art textured paper that can turn a photo into a painting. Lots of research and development have helped Fotospeed to create the perfect paper no matter what final result is needed and the ability of the paper to receive the photo inks has been fine tuned to perfection, giving even coverage whatever the subject matter.
With a respected reputation for quality and service, Fotospeed is now an established distribution company for worldwide market leading brands such as Hahnemuhle Fine Art Papers, Kaiser Photographic equipment, Herma Adhesives and Canson Infinity Papers.
Whatever your photographic requirements, let our passion for image making provide the solution.
Meet the team. Everyone at Fotospeed is dedicated to ensuring that your requirements are met. From the moment your order is placed to the point it is dispatched. If you need technical support, advice or information we are available for help.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
#WinterPhotography #SnowPhotography #PrintingTips #Fotospeed #SamGregory #FineArtPrinting #LandscapePhotography
► Whatever your photographic requirements check our website ➡️ fotospeed.com
► Subscribe: youtube.com/channel/UC5p5sf-JOSo8uP-63w3OKSg to see more videos.
► Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/Fotospeed
► Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/fotospeed
► Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/FotospeedUK
► Find us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fotospeed-distribution-77627884?trk=hp-identity-photo
Are your prints not matching what you see on screen? It might not be your ICC profile…
In this video, we break down one of the most overlooked settings in printing: media type—and why it’s just as important as your ICC profile when it comes to achieving high-quality results.
You’ll learn how this single setting controls far more than most people realise, including:
The difference between Matte Black and Photo Black inks
How paper thickness affects print head height and potential head strikes
Why incorrect settings can cause banding and uneven prints
If you’ve ever struggled with dull blacks, smudging, or visible lines in your prints, this video will show you exactly what’s going wrong—and how to fix it.
Getting great prints isn’t just about colour accuracy—it’s about telling your printer exactly how to handle your paper.
Fotospeed media type information sheet:
fotospeed.com/amfile/file/download/file/441/product/4860
🎬 Subscribe to the Fotospeed YouTube Channel for more videos on printing, paper choice, and creative photographic processes.
🇺🇸 USA: Fotospeed via MPEX:
mpex.com/photography/scanning-printing/inkjet-ink-paper-supplies.html?category_uid=MTA2OA%3D%3D&page=0&sort=quantity_and_stock_status-DESC&manufacturer=6631
USE CODE MPEXFS10 to receive 10% off your order at MPEX
EU customers order through Color Europe: https://www.coloreurope.eu/shop/fotospeed-3417s1.html
Sign up to the Fotospeed Newsletter: fotospeed.com/newsletter
FREE Ebook "Art of Printing" download:
fotospeed.com/fotospeed-academy
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fotospeed – Whatever your photographic requirements, let our passion for image-making provide the solution.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fotospeed, inspired by image makers around the world, Fotospeed began life manufacturing quality darkroom chemistry and specialist fine art printmaking processes.
With 35 years of the photo trade dealing with printing paper and chemicals. The wide selection of papers available range from the everyday photo glossy to the Fine Art textured paper that can turn a photo into a painting. Lots of research and development have helped Fotospeed to create the perfect paper no matter what final result is needed and the ability of the paper to receive the photo inks has been fine tuned to perfection, giving even coverage whatever the subject matter.
With a respected reputation for quality and service, Fotospeed is now an established distribution company for worldwide market leading brands such as Hahnemuhle Fine Art Papers, Kaiser Photographic equipment, Herma Adhesives and Canson Infinity Papers.
Whatever your photographic requirements, let our passion for image making provide the solution.
Meet the team. Everyone at Fotospeed is dedicated to ensuring that your requirements are met. From the moment your order is placed to the point it is dispatched. If you need technical support, advice or information we are available for help.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
#WinterPhotography #SnowPhotography #PrintingTips #Fotospeed #SamGregory #FineArtPrinting #LandscapePhotography
► Whatever your photographic requirements check our website ➡️ fotospeed.com
► Subscribe: youtube.com/channel/UC5p5sf-JOSo8uP-63w3OKSg to see more videos.
► Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/Fotospeed
► Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/fotospeed
► Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/FotospeedUK
► Find us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fotospeed-distribution-77627884?trk=hp-identity-photo
