Polar Luster Metallic 255

Description

Polar Luster Metallic is related to Polar Gloss Metallic 255. The difference is that this paper has a luster texture similar to Arctic Polar Luster.

Your images will take on a brilliant, almost luminescent quality. Everything from airplanes to flowers will look bold, more saturated, more intense. Discover for yourself why Red River Paper's photo metallic papers are the choice of professionals and enthusiasts around the world.

Polar Luster Metallic is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Luster Metallic features the same aspects as its lab equivalent - an elegant luster (E-surface) finish on a pearlescent base stock that yields an stunning iridescence in your images. It is compatible with any inkjet printer and requires no special equipment, inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect. And for a bit of trivia, Red River Paper was the first to introduce photo metallic inkjet paper to the market in 2010.

Ideal For:

• Anyone who loves the luster texture and wants more pop in their images
• Images featuring metals, reflections, vibrant color, HDR
• Stunning black & white photographic prints
• Any inkjet printer

Good To Know:

• Pearlescent photo metallic with a luster texture
• Acid free base stock. Coating slightly acidic.
• Warm tone, low OBA paper.
• There are no markings or logos on the back
• Back of this product is not printable
• Handling guide and FAQ

Benefits

• You get the photo lab metallic look with the convenience of desktop printing
• Luster texture add a subtle elegance to your prints
• Luster texture prevents finger print and hides other signs of handling
• Everything from airplanes to flowers will look bold, more saturated, more intense

Metallic Talk - Derrick Story

Listen to Derrick Story talk about his experience with printing on Polar Luster Metallic:

Red River Paper is made by printing enthusiasts for printing enthusiasts. Whether you are a professional photographer, photographic enthusiast, designer, or business, our experts have firsthand knowledge of all our products. If you have a question, give us a ring or shoot us an email. You’ll receive a lightning-fast response from an actual live human with actual real-life expertise.

* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.
* Rolls come wound with five extra feet at no charge

Specifications

• Weight: 255gsm (66lb.)
• Thickness: 10.4mil
• Surface: Luster texture (E-surface photo finish)
• Printable: Photo and art quality on the luster side. Do not print or write on the back.
• Coating: State-of-the-art microporous inkjet
• Color: Warm tone
• Type: Resin Coated (RC) photobase
• Back: No markings or logos
• Roll Specs
• Core: 3"
• Outside Diammeter: 4.2"

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Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?

All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent, latex or UV.

• Epson - All Printers: Yes
• Canon - All Printers: Yes
• HP: Yes

* Matte coated and cotton papers over 60lb. may not feed consistently and may require some hand feeding.
* Many 24" and wider printers have a minimum sheet size of 8". Consult your manual before buying smaller sizes.

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Printer Settings

Use this paper for:

• High quality photo prints
• Snapshots
• Photo books
• Portfolios