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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Paper

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

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Description

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

Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Gloss Metallic features the same aspects as its lab equivalent - a high gloss finish and a pearlescent base stock that yields an elegant 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 metallic inkjet photo paper to the market in 2010.

Ideal For
  • Anyone who wants the uniquely vibrant look of photo metallic
  • Images featuring metal, reflections, vibrant color, HDR
  • Stunning black & white photographic prints
  • Any inkjet printer
Good To Know
  • High glossy pearlescent metallic surface
  • 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 FAQs.
Benefits
  • You get the photo lab metallic look with the convenience of desktop printing
  • Your landscapes, flower, industrial, and even portraits virtually pop off the page
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* 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

PRODUCT NAME CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT

Polar Pearl Metallic is now Polar Gloss Metallic 255. Why the change? With the introduction of Polar Luster Metallic 255, we needed to make a clear differentiation between it and Polar Pearl. Because "pearl" often refers to a satin or luster surface, we decided to be very clear about the surface, which is glossy.

Specifications
  • Paper: Photobase base stock
  • Paper Weight: 66lb 255gsm
  • Thickness: 10.4mil
  • Coating: Microporous inkjet
  • Color: Pleasing warm white
  • Printable: One side only - no printing on back
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
80 160 240 320 400
 
Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Paper 255 GSM
 
 
 

75 GSM
copy paper

230 GSM photo
weight paper

360 GSM heavy
stock weight
20 40 60 80 100 120
 
Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Paper
 
 
 

20lb
copy paper

60lb photo
weight paper

96lb heavy
stock paper
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?

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

  • Epson Photo (dye inks): Yes
  • Epson UltraChrome (pigment): Yes
  • Epson DuraBrite Ultra (pigment): Yes
  • Canon: Yes
  • Canon Lucia (pigment): Yes
  • HP: Yes
  • Lexmark: Yes
  • Kodak: Yes

* Matte and cotton art media over 59b. may not feed consistently in Epson printers and may require some hand feeding.
* Epson 4000,6000,7000,9000,10000 series do not work with sizes smaller than 8.5x11. Card sizes under 8.5x11 are not compatible with Epson wide format printers

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Use this paper for:
  • High quality photo prints
  • Snapshots
  • Photo books
  • Portfolios

Reviews for Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Paper

Best Paper for Underwater Photos
Pierre-Jean Arvers
06/16/2022
I tried Polar Gloss Metallic in the sampler pack and found out it is the very best paper for underwater photos. The vivid colors of reefs get that extra pop, anything shiny (sunball, air bubble in the sun, silver colored fish) gets to be a little shinier, contrast a great. I was worried about the gloss finish on my Canon Pro-300, but the paper quality and gloss optimizer from the printer work together for a smooth glossy finish
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Great dynamic range and brilliant colors
John Mowry
06/13/2022
I have only done a few prints so far, and what I like best is how much closer it is to what I see on my monitor screen. The highlights and colors really stand out. I'm reviewing my files to find images that were a bit disappointing on regular paper so I can try them on Polar Gloss and get more vivid images.
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This made my pictures pop
Ray S
06/11/2022
I wanted to get some paper to make some of my landscapes and some portraits a different feel. I have always loved the metallic look and this did that and more. I loved the way the images printed on it. My only concern is that the 4x6 and the Canon Pro--100 have a love/hate relationship. You may have to help guide the smaller paper in. The full size paper works perfectly.
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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 - excellent and reliable, an easy go-to
Mark Sanford
06/09/2022
I stock a lot of metallic papers I'm but pleased to have Polar Gloss Metallic as an easy go-to paper. Many of the metallics out there are temperamental or odd looking and work only with just that "right" image. PGM works over a wider array of images. In fact it is comfortable printing a few initial client proofs on it then waiting for the "wait, wow!" from them when they notice the amazing metallic impact. Then when you have the "right" image the tones really pop! Handling can be a bit concerning since any crease will show up and with gloss fingerprints are a problem. Heavy stock would solve the first part, Luster partly helps with the fingerprints but I prefer the look of the gloss.
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The Eye Poper
Charlie
06/09/2022
I work primarily with digital graphics. This paper provides a spectacular presentation as far as color and depth. The figures seem to pop off. I display in a gallery and an aspect of the positive reviews I receive is definitely related to the exceptional quality of the paper.
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Excellent Results
Susan Humphrey
05/31/2022
I love this paper! It has helped me be a step ahead with my landscape and black and white wild horse photos!!
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Exclusively Used In My Museum Exhibitions
Xiomaro
05/18/2022
Since 2014, 17x25" Polar Gloss Metallic has been my exclusive paper of choice for all of my solo museum exhibitions. After trying many different papers, I fell in love with the contrast, color, and depth that Polar Gloss Metallic imparts on my fine art photographs. I even use it to print my announcements and text panels (see example).
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The Best Photo Paper Available!
Uwe Hoffmann
05/03/2022
When it comes to color, or eye popping B&W nothing beats Red River Polar Gloss Metallic. I've been using this paper for many years now whenever I did not actually have my work sublimation printed directly into large sheets of aluminum metal, however the cost of this is prohibitive for large volumes of work. I highly recommend Red River Polar Gloss Metallic for any nature and wildlife photographer whether it's animal portraits, macro photography, landscapes, or night sky photography, you won't regret it because your photos will be vivid, and transmit exactly what made you capture the moment.
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Would Benefit From Dry Mounting
Jan Barbas
04/10/2022
I like this paper with it's opalescent finish for some color prints. The paper is thinner, lighter weight, than some of RR's others and over time large prints which I mounted with hinging tape at the top have wrinkled a bit. Because of the very lively, shiny finish this shows strongly, and I wish I had these prints dry mounted.
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Polar Pearl Metallic

I printed on Polar Pearl Metallic after receiveing my order. The print is excellent with a bright, metallic look which stands out sharply giving the photo a wonderful look. I really love the paper look. I will make it a point to reorder at a later time. I highly recomment Polar Pearl Metallic!!!
aaron levy - 04/19/2010
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