Papers with the Archival designtation can take many forms. They can be glossy, matte, canvas, or an artistic product. These papers are acid free, lignin free and can be made of virgin tree fiber (alpha cellulose) or 25-100% cotton rag. They are likely to have optical or fluorescent brightening agents (OBAs) - chemicals that make the paper appear brighter white. Presence of OBAs does not indicate your image will fade faster. It does predict a slow change in the white point of your paper, especially if it is displayed without UV filter glass or acrylic.
Archival Grade Summary
Numerous papers - made from tree or cotton content
Acid and lignin free base stock
Inkjet coating layer acid free
Can have OBAs in the base or the coating
Photobase Coating Acidity
Photobase resin coated (RC) inkjet papers always have a slightly acidic coating. The acid content (pH 6.8) makes instant ink drying possible. The level of acid content is not high enough to affect print stability over time.
The base stock of all Red River inkjet papers are acid free.
ColorJet is the highest performance light-weight photo matte on the market today. Better quality and more economical than Epson Photo Quality InkJet Paper, you can use it for photo printing, design, proofs, crafting, and more. And it comes in a choice of standard sheet sizes to meet your imaging requirements. There are many light-weight inkjet papers you can buy, but none are as good as ColorJet from Red River Paper. The secret is the high-performance coating, something you won't see on a big office store brand inkjet paper.
26lb ColorJet Photo Matte Paper Details & Information
Description
Description
ColorJet is the highest performance light-weight photo matte on the market today. Better quality and more economical than Epson Photo Quality InkJet Paper, you can use it for photo printing, design, proofs, crafting, and more. And it comes in a choice of standard sheet sizes to meet your imaging requirements. There are many light-weight inkjet papers you can buy, but none are as good as ColorJet from Red River Paper. The secret is the high-performance coating, something you won't see on a big office store brand inkjet paper.
Part of the Premium Matte family
Highest print quality light-weight matte paper on the market
Excellent for proofing, comps, and every day printing
Print photo quality on one side
Back is plain paper - suitable for text and light graphics on the back
Instant drying
Bright white smooth finish
Recommended for all inkjet printers
Specifications
Specifications
Name: ColorJet
Paper Weight: 26lb / 97gsm
Thickness: 5 mil
Coating: Non-gloss high quality inkjet coating
Color: Bright white
Front Side: Coated for photo printing on one side
Back: Plain paper suitable for printing text and light graphics
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
80160240320400
26lb ColorJet Photo Matte Paper 97 GSM
75 GSM copy paper
230 GSM photo weight paper
360 GSM heavy stock weight
20406080100120
26lb ColorJet Photo Matte Paper
20lb copy paper
60lb photo weight paper
96lb heavy stock paper
Compatibility
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?
Compatible with aqueous and latex inks. Not designed for solvent or UV.
Epson: Yes
Canon: Yes
HP: Yes
Printer Settings
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I have a small publishing company that does limited edition art prints, greeting cards and photography. After trying many brands of photo papers I now use Red River products exclusively. Polar Matte, GreenPix and Aurora Art are excellent quality matte papers. Ultra Pro Satin and Polar Pearl Metallic give me excellent results on my photography. The Pecos River Gloss gives me super quality greeting cards. Combine Red River's quality with their excellent customer service, fast shipping and great value pricing and I put them right at the top for all of my photo printing needs.
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"Aurora Art Natural paper is my favorite. It holds the ink and colors true to the colors I see on my screen and has just enough texture to add to the artwork."
I love this paper!!! The print is so vibrant. I will always buy my paper from red river. As a handmade journal maker, I've found no other paper that prints as well as this does.
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Excellent quality
Dr. Luis Toro
04/07/2022
I like the thinness and the quality but on my next order I will be returning to my original semi gloss thicker photo paper.
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26lb Colorjet - Matte Photo Paper
KandiB
11/04/2021
Verified Buyer
This is my GO TO paper! I have two printers, an Epson EcoTank and an Epson Artisan. This paper works gives me high quality, color rich prints from my EcoTank. I'm a digital scrapbooker and junk journal maker and this is a great, lightweight paper for my projects. I wish it was available in a double-sided option because I would buy that too!
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The paper makes the difference
Jim Cameron
07/11/2021
Verified Buyer
I bought this paper on a whim to produce labels for my artisan chocolates. WOW what a difference great paper makes. I did have an issue with making certain I was printing on the correct side. At first I didn't realize it was only coated on one side. RRPC has a sheet that tells you how to tell which side is coated (not easy) Now that I figured that out with RRPC's help, the paper is great.
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Mehreen
02/11/2021
I have been looking for the right paper for a long time now. Drew helped me. He recommended the 26-lb. ColorJet and it’s turned out to be perfect for my needs (I use it in an Xerox). The standards that are kept in the production of this paper were also very important to me, not just the paper itself, and that has turned out to be perfect as well. I was incredulous when I actually found something that fit my requirements.
I gotta say, what strikes me most is how Drew went above and beyond to get the paper to me, even though my request was irregular. He did it. And then he went above that, too. Instant loyal customer. This company gives me hope for humanity, no lie.
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Phenomenal Quality
Nomnivore Games
03/28/2020
The coating applied to this paper really is spectacular. I didn't believe the stark contrast until I sent a print through myself.
Just as Yangos mentions:
"The best paper for making Buttons! They are just the right thickness for the button machines and the colors print super crisp and vivid than the normal copy paper very great quality!"
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BEst Paper for Making Buttons
Yangos
10/14/2019
The best paper for making Buttons! They are just the right thickness for the button machines and the colors print super crisp and vivid then the normal copy paper very great quality!
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Another Fine Product...
M Saxon
08/02/2018
The 26lb ColorJet paper is yet another fine Red River product
It's such a good "everyday" paper stock
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Great Lightweight Paper
Cheryl Grieb
04/21/2017
I have bought many different types of paper for my journals. This paper met all of my expectations and beyond. It soaks up the ink like a sponge. That is what I look for because I want vibrant color and 3D quality for my journal pages. Yes, if there is too much ink, the paper will curl a little or lose its shape. I lay it aside to dry and then press it in a book if it is a problem. The colors are so deep and vibrant. I just love this paper.
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Red River Paper offers volume discounts on our inkjet papers to help you save money.
Discounts apply to inkjet papers, rolls, note cards, and envelopes.
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