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Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag Big Sheets

Museum Grade Inkjet Photo Paper
75 Reviews

Made from 100% cotton rag and featuring a lightly textured soft gloss surface, Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag gives you the classic look of a darkroom photographic print with the performance of modern inkjet technology. Its surface look and feel reminds many of the traditional F-Type print. This OBA-free archival paper is ideal for museum-quality and conservation grade photographic prints. We think that Ansel Adams would be stunned by the emotional power of a Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag print.

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Description
Description

Made from 100% cotton rag and featuring a lightly textured soft gloss surface, Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag gives you the classic look of a darkroom photographic print with the performance of modern inkjet technology. Its surface look and feel reminds many of the traditional F-Type print. This OBA-free archival paper is ideal for museum-quality and conservation grade photographic prints. We think that Ansel Adams would be stunned by the emotional power of a Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag print.

Deep Blacks

The secret to deep blacks is a barrier coat between the paper and inkjet receiving layer. Ink stays locked into the soft gloss layer and cannot sink into the paper base. The results are luxurious deep blacks.

True White Paper

Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag is almost perfectly neutral white. This means that the paper tone is neither warm nor cool. The whites of your image are true white and only take on tone if you add it to the image file during editing.

Ideal For
  • The look and feel of original F-Type darkroom prints
  • Deep blacks, smooth gray tones, true saturated colors
  • Fine photographic reproductions – for sale or for display at home
  • Discerning print enthusiasts
Good To Know:
  • True conservation grade media – No optical brighteners, acid free, lignin free
  • True White Paper – Neither warm or cool surface tone
  • FOGRA Certified ISO 9706 (paper aging standards)
  • There are no markings or logos on the back
  • Handle this fine product with care - hold by edges and use gloves
  • Download the handling guide to get the most from Palo Duro SG Rag
Benefits
  • The ultimate fine photographic print experience - look, feel, and performance
  • Conservation grade media to support your long term display needs
  • Colleagues, family, friends, and customers will know they are holding true photographic art
Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag Closeup Paper Details

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
Specifications
  • Base Stock: 100% cotton rag content.
  • Weight: 310gsm
  • Thickness: 16.5mil
  • Coated: Microporous coated one side
  • Paper Tone: Neutral white - neither cool or warm tone
  • Surface: Lightly textured soft gloss
  • Pigment Ink Users: This media uses Photo Black inks.
  • Deep Blacks: For print geeks, spectro readings:
    • Epson P600 L*= 2.4, a*= -0.3, b*= -1.4
    • Canon Pro-1 (ChromaOptimizer turned on) L* = 3.5, a*= -0.3, b*= -2.4
  • True White Paper: Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag is almost perfectly neutral white. For print geeks, the spectro for Palo Duro SGR is L*=97.2, a*=0.3, b*= 0.
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Compatibility
Compatibility Guide
  • Epson or Canon with specialty paper feed: Yes
  • Canon or Epson pro series wide formats: Yes
  • Canon or Epson with top auto-load tray: Yes*
  • HP wide format: Yes
  • Epson or Canon with front only feed: NO
  • HP: desktop with front only feed NO
  • Lexmark: NO
  • Kodak: NO

* If your printer has a specialty media path, we recommend you use it with this paper. If you only have a top paper tray, you can use this product one sheet at a time.

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causes problem with my printer
I use a Canon Pro 10 printer and I only have trouble with Red River Palo Duro Softgloss Rag as it causes my printer to to make noises at the end of the print and leave black ink streaks at the vertical edges of the finished print. This does not happen with any other paper such as Hahnemuehle, Canson, Ilford Gold etc. I cleaned the rollers and it worked for a short while but then it started happening again after about 10 prints. The paper itself is wonderful but this problem makes it unusable for me. It is particularly frustrating as I invested over $200.00 for this paper. I want this paper to work for me but I have noticed that the vertical ends of each sheet turn up and it does not lie flat as the other papers mentioned do. Perhaps this is the problem and I feel they should address this. Hopefully they will in the future solve this problem.
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John C Ziarko - Nov 25, 2018
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Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag Big Sheets Reviews

Rating Chart   5.1   75 Reviews

Wonderful Paper

John Ziarko, Jun 29, 2023

It is my favorite paper. It's also my 1st choice for most any print I make. I wish it came in 17x11 though as I have to order the 17x22 size, and then they cut it for me to size for an additional charge. But the paper is great.

4 people found this review useful.

The paper is perfect for fine art, museum grade images

Michael Harris, Mar 05, 2023 - www.mikeharrisphoto.com

Everything about this paper is high quality. Canon 1000 user. My best work will always be printed on this one.

2 people found this review useful.

Custom Cut Palo Duro Softgloss Rag Gives Me What I Need

Wayne Jacobs, Feb 26, 2023

Bottom Line Up Front- Red River Palo Duro Softgloss Rag (PDSR) is my favorite paper for photo printing. Of all of the prints I share with my co-workers, I get the most positive comments with the PDSR, especially with the panoramic prints I produce.
I had purchased the 13- x 38-inch size of this paper, but a 8.5- x 25-inch was not available. Key in Red River Paper's custom cutting service.
I ordered the 17- x 25-inch PDSR with the whole package cut into 8.5- x 25-inch sheets. It took a short bit longer to get my order than without the cutting service, but it was absolutely worth it. The package arrived with this paper cut perfectly into the size I requested, and now I have another size option when printing with this fantastic paper.

3 people found this review useful.

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