Brings out colors with great gloss finish
The photos I have printed on Pecos River have been spectacular and my cards are flying off the shelf.
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Gary Romjue - Feb 19, 2015
Pecos River Gloss 230
Formerly: 60lb. Pecos River Gloss
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Product Name Change
60b. Pecos River Gloss is now Pecos River Gloss 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
60b. Pecos River Gloss is now Pecos River Gloss 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
With a high-gloss front and plain paper back, Pecos River Gloss is an ideal choice for greeting cards, note cards, and design presentations. Exclusive to Red River Paper, Pecos is the only cast-coated gloss compatible with both pigment and dye inks....continue reading below
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Pecos River Gloss 230 Details & Information
Description
Product Name Change
60b. Pecos River Gloss is now Pecos River Gloss 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
60b. Pecos River Gloss is now Pecos River Gloss 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
With a high-gloss front and plain paper back, Pecos River Gloss is an ideal choice for greeting cards, note cards, and design presentations. Exclusive to Red River Paper, Pecos is the only cast-coated gloss compatible with both pigment and dye inks.
The plain paper back lets you print text and light graphics on the reverse side, making it perfect for folded cards and two-sided projects. Its brilliant white tone helps colors pop while producing rich, deep blacks.
Ideal For
- Photo and design printing
- Greeting cards, note cards, post cards
- Projects where you need a high gloss with a printable back
- Any inkjet printer
Good To Know
- High gloss, smooth surface
- Acid free base stock. Acid free coating.
- Card weight and thickness
- Plain paper back - means you can print text and light graphics on the back of the paper
- For pigment and dye inks - Only one of its kind in North America.
Red River Paper is made by printing enthusiasts, for printing enthusiasts. Whether you're a professional photographer, designer, or business, our team has hands-on experience with every paper we sell. Have a question? Call or email us, you'll hear back quickly from a real person with real-world printing 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
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Specifications
Specifications
- Type: Alpha-cellulose (tree fiber) and cast coated
- Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
- Thickness: 10 mil
- Surface: Smooth gloss
- Coating: Microporous
- Printable: Photo and art quality on glossy side. Text and light graphics on back.
- Color: Brilliant white
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Compatibility
Will this paper work with your printer?
All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent, latex or UV.
- Epson: Yes
- Epson ET-8550 / ET-8500 Buyer Note - Printer can make small indentations on the surface
- Epson All in One WF printers can make small indentations on the surface
- Canon: Yes
- HP: No - Front paper cassette design is not suitable for this product
* 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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Available in Greeting Card Sizes.
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Pecos River Gloss 230 Reviews
Rating Chart 4.8 436 Reviews
Outstanding for Nightscape and Darker Wildlife Images
Greg Westbrook, Aug 09, 2026
I primarily use Red River Pecos River Gloss 230 gsm Greeting Cards for my nightscape photography and other darker wildlife images where deep blacks and rich contrast are important. The glossy finish really brings those images to life with excellent detail and vibrant color. While I prefer a matte finish for many of my landscape and wildlife cards, this paper is my first choice whenever I want maximum impact from darker scenes. The pre-scored cards fold cleanly, and the included envelopes and clear sleeves give the finished product a polished, professional presentation. Overall, an excellent greeting card stock that has earned a permanent place in my workflow.
excellent colors and detail
Jeff Mallory, Aug 09, 2026
I've been using the 7x10, panoramic and square river gloss cards for a good while now and have been very happy with the results. The color profile for the paper seems very accurate and the dynamic range in shadows is very useful. Printing BW on the River Gloss is very good (Epson SureColor P600)! I'm very happy to have found Red River papers!
great product
Timothy McEnroe, Jul 31, 2026
Needed card stock to send a card a week to our Granddaughter. Printing both sides gave her 3 pages of pictures and a note page. She got a card every week at camp
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