Good "standard" glossy paper for inkjet?

[geoffs1]

<p>I've got an Epson R200 and I'm using MIS PRO inks. I've decided to get a

custom profile created for it, but before I do that I'd like to pick a paper to

standardize on. This would be for "day to day" use, mostly to make prints to

hang in my office, or to give to clients/friends as high-quality proofs (I have

all my "real" prints done on Fuji Crystal Archive paper). However, I do want

them to look as good as possible. I'm currently using "HP Premium Photo" glossy

paper, and I don't have any complains about it.</p>

 

<p>I'm looking for something that's:</p>

<ul>

<li>Glossy</li>

<li>Takes MIS PRO inks well and will feed through my R200</li>

<li>Widely Available</li>

<li>Available in at least 8x10'ish size (letter, A4, etc.), with 4x6 desirable

for proofs and snap-shots.</li>

<li>Cost around $0.50-$0.65 per 8x10'ish sheet in 50 or 100 sheet quantities

(preferably closer to $0.50/sheet...).</li>

</ul>

Any recommendations? (positive or negative...)<br>

<br>

Cheers,<br>

<br>

Geoff S.

[bwcombs]

Several recommendations for 8.5 x 11 inch sheets:

 

Ilford Galerie, Smooth Gloss, 100 sheets per box, $24.00 at Sams Club

 

Kirkland Professional Glossy Inkjet, 250 sheets per box, $22.00 at Costco

 

Red River UltraPro Gloss, 100 sheets per box, $31.00 at www.redriverpaper.com

 

These are all very good surfaces for photo imaging, and very cost effective for day to day use.

[JeffOwen]

The paper I use with great success is made by Permajet.com .

It comes in various sizes and surfaces. It's great paper and not too expensive.

[roger_smith4]

I second the Kirkland as a true glossy- the gloss looks much better than Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper and Ultra Premium.

 

Epson luster and semi-gloss (available in 4x6, too!) look good as well and look closer to Fuji Frontier matte papers than to a glossy. The Ilfords are acidic and non-archival.

 

These papers feed reasonably well through my R220 with MIS PRO. If you want volume, take a look at Epson semi-matte over here: https://www.eximvaios.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=2_536_539

Be warned- the cuts aren't perfect so you might have to toss some sheets. It's a great paper, though. The paper bronzes much less than Semi-gloss and otherwise looks good in my opinion. Not much glare at all.

[geoffs1]

Thanks everybody! I'll check these out. No Costco close by, so I may try for some other sources of the Kirkland paper.

 

What about the Epson glossy paper?

[steven_clark]

The Ilford's what I've pretty much standardized on.

[micheleberti]

Felix Schoeller Glossy 300 gr ... one of my favorites. It costs around 40cents per sheet.

[roger_smith4]

"What about the Epson glossy paper?"

 

Nice and dull-looking if you like that. Looks better under glass.

[dakotah_jackson]

Just be aware than many papers don't mesh too well with some inks. Choose a poor match and watch your photos fade right off the wall in months.