Yes. One overlooked aspect of using high-end AGFA papers is Outgassing.
Because AGFA Extra Quality papers are fast-drying, the paper fibers absorb water from the ink faster than the solvent evaporates. This can leave a chalky residue if you frame the print immediately.
The Pro Tip: After printing with your AGFA photo paper ICC profile, lay the print flat for 24 hours before handling or framing. This allows the "Extra Quality" coating to cure fully. If you need to use it immediately, use a hair dryer on COLD setting (never hot) to speed-set the surface. agfa photo paper icc profiles extra quality
In the mid-2000s, a quiet crisis unfolded in the darkrooms-turned-desks of professional photographers. Digital printing had arrived, but color was a lie.
You could buy a $5,000 printer and a box of premium Agfa Photo Paper—specifically the legendary Extra Quality line (a heavy, 270gsm, microporous resin-coated paper with a brilliant, near-instant-dry finish). But when you hit "print," your deep crimson roses came out muddy brick. Your azure skies turned teal. The paper was good, but the printer didn't speak its language. In the mid-2000s, a quiet crisis unfolded in
This is the story of how Agfa’s color scientists built a bridge between data and reality.
If you are chasing true gallery perfection, do not rely on factory profiles. Factory ICC profiles are made under ideal laboratory conditions with a specific printer (serial number X) that is rarely identical to yours. The Workflow:
For extra quality, purchase a custom ICC profile tool:
The Workflow:
Users report that a custom profile for Agfa Click Paper improves shadow separation by up to 15% compared to the stock download.
AGFA has often partnered with Hahnemühle (FineArt) and Fotospeed for digital coating. Check: