Photography has come a long way since developing film in a darkroom with photographic paper. Yet printing on paper is still the traditional method that many people trust. To get a better understanding of the differences between printing on paper and printing on canvas, let's explore the advantages and disadvantages. Printing on paper advantages - We're most familiar with photo printing on paper so we know what to expect. The smooth surface depicts sharper details which is important when reproducing smaller prints.All Rights Reserved