---
type: faq
title: "Will glossy prints smudge or show fingerprints?"
description: "Glossy surfaces do show fingerprints and smudges more readily than matte, because the reflective coating highlights any oil or mark left behind. For pieces"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Will glossy prints smudge or show fingerprints?

Glossy surfaces do show fingerprints and smudges more readily than matte, because the reflective coating highlights any oil or mark left behind. For pieces

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