Description
Epson Legacy Etching Textured Fine Art Paper, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets (S450091)
These 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of Epson Legacy Etching Textured Fine Art Paper come 25 to a box, for Epson printers such as the SureColor P5370, P6570 and P7570. Legacy Etching is a pure white 100% cotton fibre paper with a textured matte finish. Epson says it simulates the touch and feel of old-world artist etching pads and handmade paper. Its microporous inkjet receptive layer is built for deep, rich blacks (Dmax), an expanded color gamut and gentle tonal gradations.
Specifications (from Epson)
- Size: 8.5″ x 11″, 25 sheets
- Surface: Slightly textured surface with a matte finish
- Base: 100% cotton fibre
- Thickness / weight: 20 mil / 314 gsm
- Whiteness: 99
- ISO brightness: 96
- Acid and lignin free
- pH buffered
- No optical brightening agents
- Epson part number: S450091
Source: Epson Legacy Etching product page.
Works with these Epson printers
Epson lists Legacy Etching as a supported paper in the user’s guides for these current SureColor P-Series printers, which take this sheet size:
- Epson SureColor P5370 (17″)
- Epson SureColor P6570 (24″)
- Epson SureColor P7570 (24″)
- Epson SureColor P8570 (44″)
- Epson SureColor P9570 (44″)
Source: Epson user’s guides, “Available Epson Papers” (SureColor P5370 User’s Guide; SureColor P6570/P8570/T3770/T5770/T7770 Series User’s Guide; SureColor P7500/P9500 Series User’s Guide). Printers are filtered by the widest roll or sheet each one takes.
Other Legacy Etching sizes
- 8.5″ x 11″, 25 sheets (S450091): this page
- Legacy Etching 13″ x 19″, 25 sheets (S450092)
- Legacy Etching 17″ x 22″, 25 sheets (S450093)
- Legacy Etching 17″ x 50′ roll (S450088)
- Legacy Etching 24″ x 50′ roll (S450089)
- Legacy Etching 44″ x 50′ roll (S450090)
- Also see: Epson Legacy Fibre Matte Fine Art Paper 8.5″ x 11″, 25 sheets (S450085)
Common questions
What is Legacy Etching made of?
Epson lists a 100% cotton fibre base that is acid and lignin free and pH buffered.
Does it contain optical brighteners?
No. Epson lists “No Optical Brightening Agents”.
How is it different from the other Legacy papers?
All three are 314 gsm, 100% cotton fibre papers. Epson describes Legacy Platine as smooth with a satin finish (17 mil), Legacy Fibre as semi-smooth with a matte finish (19 mil) and Legacy Etching as slightly textured with a matte finish (20 mil).
What sizes does Epson make?
Epson lists 8.5″ x 11″, 13″ x 19″ and 17″ x 22″ boxes of 25 sheets and 17″, 24″ and 44″ x 50′ rolls. The sizes we carry are linked on this page.
Need help picking a size for your printer? DTG (Digital Technology Group) runs the DTG Technology Center in Tampa, FL. Call a print specialist at 813.889.0660 or email info@dtgweb.com.

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