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What makes Red River papers unique?
Red River is what is know as a paper converter. We buy bulk inkjet
paper in rolls direct from mills in the USA, UK, EU, and Asia. At
our facility in Dallas, TX, we sheet and cut our products into over
14 different sizes and rolls. Red River papers are unique because
we have exclusive product arrangements with our suppliers, and even
add extra manufacturing touches to paper to create exclusive items.
When you buy from Red River, we are the only step between you and
the paper mill. This means lower prices and more control over inventory
- we rarely run out of product.
Are your papers compatible with my printer?
Red River Papers are compatible with Epson, Canon, HP, Lexmark, Brother, and Dell inkjet printers. Our papers are tested for
quality and compatibility with most printers from Epson, Canon, and
HP. We have inkjet paper for virtually every inkjet printer available
today. Go here for a listing of the most popular Red River papers
for your printer.
What types of paper do you offer?
All Red River papers are inkjet paper. In general, this means that
they have a chemical coating that helps trap inkjet ink and produce
photos with sharp detail and bright color. We offer gloss, semigloss,
satin, matte (non-gloss), watercolor (cotton), and speciality inkjet
media.
What sizes are available?
Most Red River papers are available in the following sizes:
Sheets
4x6
5x7
8x10
8.5x11
11x14
11x17
13x19
16x20
17x22
17x25
24x36
13x38
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Pre-scored
sheets
7 x 10
6.25 x 9
5.5 x 8.5
8 x 9 Pano
For greeting cards |
Rolls
17"
24" |
Do your papers work with pigment inks?
Yes. Red River offers 20 different inkjet papers that are proven
to work with pigment based inks from the major printer manufacturers. We understand that they are compatible with and 3rd party pigment
inks from Media Street, MIS, Lyson, and other suppliers. If you are using one of these inks you'll need to order a sample kit and test each product with your set up.
How much do inkjet prints cost?
Information on this topic is here.
How long will prints last on Red River papers?
How long a print will last depends heavily on your printer. In fact,
what ink your printer uses is about 75%-85% of the print life "equation".
Pigment inks (like Epson UltraChrome or Media Street for example)
are an absolute must if you want prints that will last many years.
Dye inks like Canon and many Epson printers use will make prints
that last 1-20 years, depending on the type of paper you use and
display conditions. Always display prints under glass or sprayed
for longest print life. Matte and watercolor papers offer longer
print life (with dye and pigment ink) than do glossy and semigloss
papers. Red River Paper does all print life testing with the Rochester
Institute of
Technology.
You can access our results here.
Do you offer ICC profiles for your papers?
Yes. Profiles are available for many Epson and Canon printers here.
Can I dry mount inkjet prints?
Yes dry mounting is possible with inkjet papers. You will need to experiment with the temperature and time with different papers. In general you'll want to use the lowest possible heat setting you can when mounting inkjet media. Be prepared to do some testing.
Do Red River papers have markings or a logo on the back?
No.
Why do you label the sheets in your sample kits?
After years of trial and error making sample kits, the method we
use to ID papers has proven to be the best. There is a small stamp
on the bottom right corner of each sheet on the front. The sample
kits are designed to offer a convenient way to try each Red River
paper and then easily identify which papers you like in the future.
Ideally, customers will print a test image on each paper, assemble
the prints into a book, and then use the book as a "buyers reference"
for future projects.
Where do your papers come from?
We buy inkjet paper and media from mills in the USA, Europe, and
Asia. Red River does business with a variety of paper makers from
some of the largest to the smallest mills in the world. Our special
relationships with these manufacturers make it possible for Red River
to offer papers you cannot find anywhere else and products are great
prices.
What papers are best for Black & White printing?
The answer is very subjective, but we have a great guide to black and white printing here.
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