Printing characteristics of coated art paper and Matt art paper were tested and compared. The results showed that the optimum relative contrasts and solid densities of these two kinds of paper is slightly different; the prints on Matt art paper have relatively higher relative contrast, smaller dot gains, higher ink trappings, higher brightness and larger total dot area coverage, smaller color difference, lower color saturation, and smaller color gamut at local scope than those on coated art paper under the same printing conditions. Different parameters should be taken to achieve best printing results, and thicker ink film should be applied for matt art paper than coated art paper.