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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Rolls

Photo Grade Inkjet Paper
945 Reviews

Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Gloss Metallic 255 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. The new paper is compatible with any inkjet printer and requires no special equipment, inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect. ...continue reading below

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Description
Description

Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Gloss Metallic 255 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. The new paper is compatible with any inkjet printer and requires no special equipment, inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect.

Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is part of Red River's Polar family of products which represent the absolute state-of-the-art in photo inkjet papers.

Color profiles are available for your printer in Red River's color profile library. Read the Handling Guide and FAQ.

  • The look of photo lab metallic prints
  • Compatible with any inkjet printer
  • Low OBA paper
  • 10.4mil photo thickness
  • Warm tone for pleasing color reproduction
  • Acid free base stock. Coating slightly acidic.
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Specifications
Specifications
  • Weight: 66lb 255gsm
  • Thickness: 10.4mil
  • Coating: Microporous inkjet
  • Color: Warm white
  • Printable: One side only - no printing on back
  • Type: Resin coated
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Compatibility
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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Suggested Uses
Use this paper for:
  • High quality photo prints
  • Snapshots
  • Photo books
  • Portfolios
Polar Pearl Metallic for Black and White
I have not been so thrilled with PPM for color prints, but recently I had a chance to try it with some black and white images. WOW! Brilliant shiny whites and deep, deep blacks. I used the MIS UT14 inkset (less the Ebony black) in an Epson 1400 printer. Since I have not developed an ICC for this paper, I used printer controls with the gamma set at 1.8 (2.2 is too dark). Some adjustment in levels is required, but the extra steps are worth it. This is an astonishing paper for black and white prints.
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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Rolls Reviews

Rating Chart   4.9   945 Reviews

Traditional Style Photo Paper with Glossy Pop

SteveM, Jun 06, 2026

Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is more of a traditional photo paper that has added pop and detail than a brighter photo paper like Pecos River Gloss 155. Pecos River Gloss 155 provides more red tone which can complement some skin tones but lacks detail and sheen although in my photo comparison below my phone favored the Pecos paper. If you look close Trumps face & his flag vest pin show much better detail. My phone brightened the Pecos paper for his suit coat and shirt, in room light natural the Metallic paper has a much richer color and more true color format, the Pecos looks flat over all. Both papers are very nice however if you need a more professional paper Polar Gloss Metallic will not do you wrong.

Sealed the Sell

Sabrina Jones, May 30, 2026

I used Polar Gloss Metallic 255 for my artwork at The Other Art Fair - Dallas and the quality immediately stood out.

While the attached image does not fully capture the richness of this paper, seeing it in person is a completely different experience. The depth, color, and subtle metallic finish truly elevates the work.

During the show, a collector asked what paper I printed on. When I shared that I used Red River Paper and an Affiliate, that moment led to not one but two purchased pieces from the collection.

This paper didn’t just support my artwork it helped communicate its value.


Metallic gloss paper

Miguel Vera, May 29, 2026

I never tried before,so I did purchased a 25 sh 8.5x11 woww I juts loved so I purchased several sizes. I trully recomend it.the extraordinary look it gives to my photographs it gives a diffrent look.

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